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Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us January 26, 2004 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Additional 2004 Goal Setting Meeting Information Sale of LaMotte Park After researching the history of LaMotte Park, it was discovered that the City considered selling the parkland in 1983. Mr. Bill Hawkins, City Attorney, was requested to provide his legal opinion on the saleability of the parkland. In his opinion it would be almost impossible to sell the land since this is dedicated parkland on a plat. This gives the City an easement to use this land for park purposes but the fee title remains with the owner of the land. If it is vacated, the title reverts to the owner or his heirs. Mr. Hawkins also felt that the sale of this land would need to be approved by all land owners in LaMotte Third Addition. After further discussion with the Park Board and City Council, it was agreed upon with area residents to designate the park area as open space. Potential Stoneybrook Trails Attached is some preliminary information related to possible trails serving the Stoneybrook Development. The narrative and map are related to the trail segments along Birch Street. I will present information regarding the possible trail leading to Holly Drive on Monday. sw /parkbrd /meeting information /Additional 2004 Goal Setting Meeting Information.doc •