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t want a park" -but what parcel? A polling of the board showed the preference to be parcels B & C (outlots H & J). Don Volk suggested that not a lot of land would be needed. The board should look to the future with additional purchases. 7 acres is a good number -access is important. Marty agreed. He feels it's important that the neighbors define what is needed. He would also suggest parcel B as the hills are already there for sliding etc. Marty also suggested that we consider the new Centennial Elementary School will be going in nearby on Birch Street, and that will probably offer some of the same recreational opportunities and equipment that the residents are considering, such as tennis courts, etc. Don pointed out again, the limited funds, and said that it could be several years before the land is developed even if the board should purchase now. The neighbors in attendance suggested private contributions and the availability of their time and energy to work with the City. John Baumann made a motion for City Staff to look into the possibility of funding for the purchase of parcels B & C ($60,000.00 is the price suggested by Ron Mikolai). Candy Toffoli seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Mikolai gave the board members a list of possible purchase options showing financing terms to be a Contract for Deed for 2 1/2 years with 20% down. C. Highland Meadows - This item from new business was moved uR in the agenda to be presented at this time because of the preceding lengthy discussion _ Mr. Jack Menkveld, Developer of Highland Meadows appeared with a sketch of his proposed development. The proposed plan is to develop approximately 39 acres into 86 single family lots. This would include a minimum park area of 3.9 acres proposed for the southeast corner of the property, and a trail corridor to Marpon Acres Development directly to the west. The park plan concept was accepted by the park board as presented, and approved unanimously. D. Recreation Joint Powers Agreement Update - Don Volk referred to a recent Centerville Council Meeting where the cities of Circle Pines, Centerville and Lexington were looking into a plan to form their own joint recreation agreement in lieu of recent developments from the Lino Lakes Council. Lino Lakes city staff has been directed to look into other options also. There are three considerations at this point, one is to ratify the current agreement as it is, another is for Lino Lakes to form their own recreation department and the third would be to lease out to other cities for recreational needs, etc. Marty Asleson pointed out �. that the need for cooperation at this time is very PAGE 3