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MEMORANDUM October 19, 2000 to: Rick DeGardner from: Jeff Smyser subject: Behm's Park Lots I have reviewed the history of the Behm's park property, based on information I got from Mary Kay. The park area includes Lots 13, 14, 15, and 16, Sunset Oaks. The City acquired the four lots via warranty deed in December 1985. The City rezoned Lots 14, 15, and 16 to R -1 in 1994 (Ordinance 15 -94). Lot 13, the southern portion of the park, was not included in the rezoning action. I don't know why this lot was excluded from the rezoning. In 1997, the Metropolitan Council allowed the City to use part of its MUSA reserve for the Behm's site. The approved submittal map did not include Lot 13. That is, Lot 13 was not included in the area where MUSA can be applied. .I don't know why this lot was not included in the City's submittal. In 1999, the City Council authorized selling 2.55 acres of the park. I was not involved in this negotiation, but my understanding is that G. M. Development provided improvements to the park worth $75,000. I believe the understanding is that Uhde would get the 2.55 acres in return (with the intention of creating nine house lots). Three actions are needed by the City: 1. Rezone Lot 13 Sunset Oaks to R -1. This should be a relatively straightforward matter. 2. Allocate 2.55 acres of MUSA reserve to the area to be sold to the developer. This would include approximately one -half acre outside of the approved area, but I can support this descrepancy because both the City and Gary Uhde have operated with good faith on this issue. Preliminary plat, with normal plat submittal from the developer. The plat should include the entire park area (8+ acres). It will be simpler to plat it all rather than doing a lot split (minor subdivision) and then a plat for the nine lots. There are easement issues to resolve, and the plat will address them. I recognize that the City approved the land sale with no guarantee of building lots or rezoning. However, with the park improvements, I trust we can convince the City Council that it is worthwhile. I suggest we bring this to the next work session on November 8h. Let's discuss this. •