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• Lino Lakes Public Services Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 September 15, 1999 TO: Resident FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Future Athletic Complex As you may have read in the city newsletter, the city is considering acquiring property located at the southeast corner of Birch Street and Centerville Road for the future development of an athletic complex. Development of an athletic complex has been a priority for the city since the completion of the Comprehensive Parks and Trail System Plan in 1993. Shortly thereafter, a committee was formed to evaluate potential sites for an athletic complex. Factors such as location, size, shape, orientation, topography, soils, and vehicular access were taken into account evaluating each parcel. In 1998 City Council authorized staff to begin negotiations to acquire land for a future athletic complex. The most desirable site was located at County Road J and Holly Drive. Subsequent events resulted in the property owner deciding not to sell the parcel of land to the city. The second most desirable site is located at the southeast corner of Birch Street and Centerville Road. The proposed agreement is to purchase sixty acres from Mr. Montain and five acres from Mr. Molitor. This would be financed from the Area and Unit Fund and be paid over the next three years. At some point in the future, a referendum will need to be conducted for development of the athletic complex. Upon a successful referendum, the "internal loan" to acquire this property would be repaid. This scenario carries minimal financial risk to the city. If the referendum is unsuccessful, the city can sell the parcel or retain possession for future use. Residents are encouraged to attend one of the following drop in meetings to review and comment on the proposed acquisition of property for an athletic complex that will be held in the Community Room at City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, on the following dates: Monday, October 11, 5 -7pm Tuesday, October 19, 5 -7pm Residents may drop by anytime during the listed times to review the proposal, ask questions, and provide comments. If you are not able to attend either of the public meetings, you are encouraged to submit any comments you may have. Please send comments to Rick DeGardner, City of Lino Lakes, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014. My fax number is 651 982 -2439. 9/9/99 RD/ Athletic Complex/Memo to Area Residents