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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1992 motion. Motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 10 - 92 Connection to Water Utility Required - Mr. Schneider explained that this ordinance is similar to an ordinance pertaining to sanitary sewer utility that had its second reading at the first Council meeting. Ordinance No. 10 - 92 provides for a similar initiation of hookups to existing systems with the failure of the on -site (well) water system. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 10 - 92. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING ANOKA COUNTY PARK LAND ACQUISITION Mr. Schumacher explained that the Anoka County Park Department has requested to purchase approximately 30 acres from the Charles Cape property for regional park purposes. Mr. Cape cannot access these acres from his present location, access can only be gained through the park. This inability to access the land makes it undevelopable for Mr. Cape. Funding has been secured through Metropolitan Council for this project. Mr. Torkildson, Anoka County Parks Director has outlined a two (2) step process. The first step would be for the County to acquire the Cape property and the second step would be that the City and the County negotiate details on surplus land at the end of Marshan Lane. Council Member Kuether expressed concern regarding the two (2) step method. Mr. Hawkins explained that the acquisition of regional space was funded by the Federal government. He noted that the County had to go back to the Federal government and secure release of the property. Mayor Reinert asked if the City had any assurances that the County would carry out their part of the process. Council Member Kuether asked if the County pays the Capes $50,000.00 for their property, does this mean that the City will have to pay $50,000.00 for the property acquired from the County? Mr. Hawkins said that the County will not do anything further on this matter until the City agrees to the two (2) step plan. Mr. Schumacher noted that the County will not agree to purchase the Cape property until the City agrees to the plan. Mr. Hawkins noted that the Cape property is not essential to the County. Mr. Schneider explained that the County needs the support of the City regarding obtaining wetland around Sherman Lake and Wards Lake. It was also noted that if the City does enact a resolution or other method of tying the two (2) steps together, there could be a problem with both the Metropolitan Council and the federal government. After further discussion, Council Member Neal moved to authorize step one as outlined in the "green sheet" and proceed with step PAGE 18 47