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235 <br />COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1991 <br />unable to attend this evening and asked to be rescheduled for the <br />January 13, 1992 agenda. <br />Darla Lowell, 6599 - 24th Avenue, Lino Lakes - Mrs. Lowell <br />referred to the minor subdivision process that she was involved <br />in for several years. She noted a solution to her particular <br />problem had been approved. However, the process was a lengthy <br />and costly ordeal and she felt it was her responsibility to let <br />other residents in the city know about her concerns. Mrs. Lowell <br />explained that most residents are not knowledgeable about the <br />process and should be told at the beginning when an application <br />is submitted. She explained her frustration regarding the <br />consulting engineering company and also explained that the staff <br />should have been more diligent in keeping her informed of the <br />mounting costs involved in her application. <br />Mrs. Lowell asked that the City adopt protocol for residents who <br />are applying for minor subdivisions. She asked that the City <br />inform the applicant when the escrows submitted by the applicant <br />is depleted. Mrs. Lowell asked that the City check the <br />engineering firms hired as consultants and make sure these are <br />the firms that the city wants its citizens to deal with. She <br />also asked that the staff tell applicants that they will be <br />billed for all expenses including telephone calls. Mrs. Lowell <br />said she felt this has been a sad and costly experience. She <br />thanked the secretaries and Mr. Miller for their courteous and <br />friendly attitude in handling the matter. Mrs. Lowell said that <br />she did not want others to get "burned" as she had. <br />Mayor Bisel thanked her for her comments to the Council. <br />CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTING AN AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE SCHILLING <br />INDUSTRIAL PARK <br />Council Member Kuether explained that the City Council had met on <br />Tuesday, December 17, 1991 acting as the Economic Development <br />Authority (EDA). At this meeting it was decided to purchase a 36 <br />1/2 acres of the Schilling Industrial Park. It was also decided <br />to form an association with all other landowners around the <br />Industrial Park to promote and market the area for industrial <br />development. <br />Mr. Hawkins explained that the EDA has agreed to purchase the 36 <br />1/2 by contract for deed. Mr. Schilling is in no hurry to <br />received any money so there is no down payment. In addition, the <br />interest rate will be 7 1/2% simple interest and no interest will <br />be due until the contract matures. The contract for deed will be <br />for five (5) years as required by state statute. <br />PAGE 2 <br />1 <br />