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PARK BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1988 Tara Blamer, from Merrill Lynch presented a proposal to Park Board, for the City to purchase two parcels of land for park use. The Park Board felt it wouldn' t be cost effective to purchase this land. This item was tabled until the Park Board meets in October. COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLANS : RON STAHLBERG Mr. Stahlberg discussed a proposed city park on the Ernie Apitz Property adjacent to the Anoka County Regional Park. Chairman Johnson and Mr. Volk had discussed a possible park .location on the Ray Miller property, if the Apitz property was not available for park. He suggested approaching the owners, suggesting a "Lifetime Estate and use of the land" . Mr. Stahlberg explained the Apitz property abuts the Regional Park and could easily be tied into their trail system which could lead to the Shanandoah' s additions. Mr. Apitz has previously been spoken to by phone, and he said he was not willing to sell his property to the City. However, the idea that the property would be developed for park land with a lifetime estate may be more appealing to him. Mr. Volk noted that the staff has discussed co-ownership of property such as Mr. Apitz with the Centennial School District . MOTION: George Linde is recommending to City Council to purchase the Ernie Apitz property, located at the N. E. quadraunt of highway 49 and Birch Street for future City Park Land and that it be specified as a "Life Estate" for Mr. Apitz . Ken Johnson 2nd the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Stahlberg stated that the Park Board, when looking at parks, be aware of any special assessments pending, and how they are going to be paid. Special Assessment policies do not differenciate between any property owner. The one thing Mr. Stahlberg likes about the Apitz property is the City will not have to worry about any assessments. Page 3