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Mrr.iurEs c;ty coun~;~ P~ay 27 , 1987 Becker Council discussed the fact that similar lot splits have been denied Lot Split in the past for other property owners, and there was no one on the (Cont.) Council making a motion to reconsider the lot split. Cleaning Mr. Blesener requested that the City Clerk arrange for the City Center City Center to be cleaned twice weekly. Agenda The Clerk replied that he would do so. Item No. 23 Spooner P1rs. Scalze reported that the City has received a letter from the Park Minnesota Department of Energy stating that the rules have changed Appraisal and they no longer issue Lawcon grants for the purchase of property for one public agency from another. The letter also states that Agenda since a State grant was given for construction of the trail system item No. 25a in the park, the park must be maintained forever. Scalze reported that the Park Commission has reviewed the appraisal that was obtained on the Spooner Park property and feels that the appraised value set for the property is too high. The appraiser based his figures on the highest and best possible use of the property, which is single-family residential. The appraiser was informed that the property is zoned public, however, set the value based on single-family residential zoning. The Park Commission has requested that the City discuss the appraisal with the appraiser and challenge the comparable land sales that were used. Scalze reported that these sales started at a low of $7,000 per acre to a high of $30,000 per acre. The Lauderdale sale was not used. The City Attorney suggested that an alternative would be to hire another appraiser. The Attorney stated that the problem is that it is impossible to find comparable land sales for publically zoned land. The City Attorney also reported that from his experience the appraiser that was used does a good job, and would not change his opinion. Scalze felt the City should have an appraisal that compares apples to apples. Fahey reported that he will be meeting tomorrow with Roger Worner of the School District to discuss the Capital View sale. Fahey noted the possibility of the School District retaining the use of the outdoor facilities at Capital View as well as some of the indoor facilities. The City may be asked to participate in some way, and may be asked to make a quick decision regarding Capital View. Fahey felt that the City should first act on Capital View pointing out that the City has a long-term lease for Spooner Park. Page -32-