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1 193 October 14, 1980 There was discussion on the requirements in conjunction with the sale of stock and what constitutes a change in ownership. Mr. Pearlt said in the case of large cor- porations, this might be limited to 10% in order to avoid a lot of extra paper work. Mayor Gourley thanked Mr. Pearlt for his time and comments. Mr. Dave Torkildson, of the Anoka county Park Department, was next on the agenda. Mr. Torkildson presented maps of the planned development of the Chain of Lakes Park. Mr. Torkildson said this presentation is for the purpose of updating the Council and Citizens on the work being done in that area. Mr. Torkildson reported the County had received some $850,000.00. for the development of the Park. He reported that an Enviormmental Assessment Worksheet had to be completed in order to receive this money. This had been accomplished.' Mr. Torkildson pointed out the several area of archaeological finds that cannot be disturbed. He said basically the plans have not changed from the original plans that had been worked out in 1975. A contact for approximately 8 miles of parkway, 16 parking lots, 100 pads for the overnight camping and a parking area for canoes near the bridge on County Road #14. The Kohler home on Centerville Lake will be sold and moved and a bath house will be constructed in that area and the beach will be developed in the Spring. There will also be a picnic area developed. Mr. Torkildson pointed out that all the main roads serving the Park will come off of County Rd. #14. There will be no through parkways from County Road #14 to Birch Street. The Parkways will end in a parking lot with no driveway; through. Mr. Torkildson said he is trying to use the profits from the golf course to set up an enterprise fund for the purpose of construction the back nine of that course. Mr. Schumacher questioned the possibility of patrolling of the Park and Mr. Torkild- son said his budget has been accepted by the Board of Commissioners and that does provide for additional patrolling. Mr. Torkildson was thanked for his time and information. Mayor Gourley asked that Mr. Torkildson take the maps to the back of the Council Chambers and he called a re- cess at this time. The meeting was reconvened and the Public Hearing on the vacation of LaMotte Park was called to order. This is a continuation of the hearing. Mayor Gourley asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Glenn Simonson asked why this is being vacated and Mr. Schumacher pointed out that the Park Board had felt this parcel of land is too small to develop. The re- commendation from that Board had been to sell this parcel of land and use the money to either develop a larger park in that area or perhaps participate with Centerville in the development of their park. Mr. Simonson said he bought his lot from Mr. LaMotte with the stipulation, that this would be a park - not a ball field - just a park for small children. Mayor Gourley pointed out that Centerville has acquired 10 acres and have developed a 5 year plan for the development of this park. He felt there would be more facili- ties available in this larger park. Mr. Roger Hoffmeister said he liked the idea of having the open area next door to his house and would like to see the park left as is.