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14] July 14, 1980 to really put anything on and is in the center of a development. Mayor Gourley said he had been approached by the City of Centerville with the suggestion that Centerville purchase some adjoining lands and combine with this park. Mayor Gourley said he was not aware of':the progress, if any, that had been made in this area. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked, since this is dedicated park lands, can the Council authorize the sale of this lands? Mayor Gourley said, Yes, it can be sold as long as the proceeds are returned to the park fund. Mayor Gourley felt this matter should be checked with Centerville before any decision is made. Mr. Schumacher asked Mr. Locher about the designation on plats stating that the 'lands are City Property for Park uses'. The Park Board would like to see this designation changed to just 'Park Lands,' Mr. Locher felt this was done in order to give the flexiablility in the use of the lands. If the lands are used for any purpose other than parks, the value would have to be placed in the park fund. Mrs. Liljedahl felt taht since the developer had given the lands for Park use, it would be dishonest to use the lands for other purpsoes. There was general discussion on the compatability of perhaps installing a water tower, pump house or a fire hall on a portion of a park. Mayor Gourley asked if there is ome specific language that could be used to allow for this dual usage? Mr. Locher said he had never seen any such language. Mayor Gourely will research this. This will on the agenda for the 28th. The Council members had an estimated cost for the reapiring of the man holes on East Shadow Lake Drive. Mr. Jaworski asked if this could be continued and was told, No, the contractor will be finished in the area and this must be done while he is still there in order to receive this price. Mr. Volk explained what is to be done and the purpose it will serve. Mayor Gourley asked if this required advertising and was told that if the cost is under $10,000.00 it is not necessary to advertise, but bids may be obtained. Mayor Gourley asked if there were specifications and Mr. Volk said not at this time - hasically because they did not know what they would be running into once these man -holes are dug up. Mayor Gourley felt these specifications are necessary in order to act on this request and he also would like to talk to the Engineer on this matter. Mr. Volk presented the bid from Brown & Cris. Mr. Schumacher felt that since the contractor is on the site, he would give the City the best bid. A special meeting was set for Thursday, July 17, 1980 at 8:30 P.M. for the discussion of this matter. Mr. Schumacher presented the Federal Census update. He said the Metro Council estimates the population for Lino Lakes to be 4,980. The Federal census drops the figure to 171 under the 5,000 figure. There is work being done in the office to update the card file to test these figures. Mr. Schumacher said the City will either be just under or just over.