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1 1 20 October 27, 1980 These minutes were considered, corrected, and approved at a regular meeting held on November 24, 1980. Edna L. Sarner Clerk- Treasurer November 5, 1980 The Special Meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Gourley on November 5, 1980 with all members present except Mr. Kulaszewicz. This meeting is for the purpose of discussing the offers of settlement from Mr. Nadeau by mail and the litigation filed in conjunction with the Quads. Mr. Locher reported on a letter dated October 30, 1980 from Mr. Parta, Mr. Nadeau's attorney. This letter offers the City $250.00 for expenses incurred. Mr. Locher disagreed with the part of the letter that deals with the Park land being returned to the original owners. There was discussion on the possibility that land had been given in lieu of the money and the City had already started development of that Park - what would happen in that case? The matter of developing this land by selling by metes and bounds - the City has no recourse for obtaining park lands. Mr. Landol felt that this subject should be presented to the legislature for some action. Mr. McLean felt that this land could be split into 21 acres, sold and transferred and the City would have no control. It was suggested that perhaps the Council should pass an Ordinance dealing with this type of land split. It was pointed out, that in the process of platting, the City had requested land for park purposes, but Mr. Nadeau had preferred to donate money. It was also noted that this plat has been included in the Comprehensive Plan and designated for a purpose in that document. Mr. McLean moved to authorize Mr. Locher to reject this offer. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. There were several suggestions to Mr. Locher to present in this case. Mayor Gourley felt that some figure as to the cost incurred by the City in approving this plat - in the area of the Planner's fees in relationship to the Comprehensive Plan. These fees were discussed with a figure of $3,000.00 as to the estimated costs. The biggest concern of the Council is the future development of this land and how the park fund could be reimbursed. The consensus of the Council was that all the money should be retained - if not possible then the costs incurred by this City, should be reimbursed to the City. Mr. Jaworski felt that Mr. Nadeau should sign a contract with the City stating that he will not develop that land unless he plats according to City ordinances. The meeting was adjourned. Mr. Jaworski moved to do so. Mrs. Elsenpeter seconded. Aye.