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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director DATE: October 20, 1999 TOPIC: Consideration of purchasing 67 acres of land for future athletic complex Vote Required: Simple Majority BACKGROUND: Staff has spent the past 9 months attempting to secure land for a future athletic complex. After considerable discussion with Mr. Montain, we have reached an agreement to acquire 62 acres of land for $850,000. Recently, Mr. Molitor has agreed to sell 5 acres of land for $75,000, which is adjacent to the Montain property. Both are contingent upon city council approval. Jeff Schonebauer and I have created a concept plan to demonstrate how the proposed acquisition may function as an athletic complex Obviously, more discussion with youth sports associations and the general public will be held to determine the actual design and layout of the athletic complex prior to construction. Attached is pertinent information to demonstrate the research, process, and discussion that has taken place which has resulted in staff 's recommendation to purchase the Montain/Molitor parcel. • History of pursuing land for athletic complex • Evaluation sheet of Montain property • Concept plan • Analysis from Jeff Schonebauer, Brauer and Associates • Letter sent to area residents • Summary of support • Details of proposed land acquisition • Impact of developing athletic complex The Planning and Zoning Board, Park Board, and Environmental Board have reviewed the proposal and unanimously support the city's acquisition of land for an athletic complex at this location. Public informational meetings were held on October 11th and 19th. All attendees indicated support of the proposed acquisition. The funding source for the land acquisition is the Area and Unit fund. The proposed purchase agreement provides for the NMontain property to be paid in annual installments through 2002. The Molitor parcel will be paid with a lump sum payment