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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting April 6, 1998 though it is City property, it would be treated like private land owners unless, possibly, there was a development agreement. Mr. Johnson said that he understood the Charter does not apply to the City. Mr. Johnson explained that the Charter does not apply because the City would benefit from the public improvements, and the Charter is very specific. He explained that the figures were taken from work that was done by the City' s Consultants relating to the improvements of Laurie and Thomas Avenues . Mr. Johnson then mentioned the second option, stating that a portion of the costs would not have to be paid if the land is conveyed to someone because that person would then pay the charges based on the unit. Therefore, the Park would have one unit reducing the cost by $71, 000 because the lots would pick up the extra cost. George verified that the City is paying for the fees as the paved streets and drainage, etc. , go past the frontage. Mr. Johnson indicated that was how he understood it according to the Feasibility Study. Sharon stated she did not remember this ever applying to other parks . Paul agreed and said that they needed more research on this issue . Rick explained that he spoke to Dave Ahrens and, when he had originally done the project study, he was under the assumption that it would remain park land. In Dave' s opinion, these figures are not a significant concern and should not be a factor in deciding whether or not to sell . Paul Montain made a motion to not consider selling any portion of Behm' s Century Farm Park, seconded by Sharon Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. George stated that when this issue was initially proposed to them, it included the possibility of obtaining land to the west of this so there would be no net loss in land. At this point, that does not seem to be one of the options . Mr. Johnson responded by saying that he was unsure of the City policy on sewer installations and wondered if they would put in the stubs now or wait and have to tear up the street later. George stated that those were questions that did need to be answered as well as the financial implications to the City if they were to sell or not sell the property. Rick stated that he was unsure of what more information was n needed. He summarized the benefits of selling the land. Sharon questioned what, if any, would the City' s assessments be. 7