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1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1994 Acting Mayor Neal asked if the City has approached the owner and made an offer on the land. Mr. Asleson explained that he and the Park Board Chairman have both talked to the owner and have offered to pay the fair market value of the property. The Park Board will be addressing the issue of how to pay for the land if it is available. Acting Mayor Neal said he felt it was not good business to approach a landowner and say I want to buy your land, what do you want for it? The land usually raises in value once the landowner is aware that the City is interested in it. Council Member Kuether asked how the City would arrive at a fair market value? Mr. Asleson explained that the City would hire an appraiser and normally the land owner also hires an appraiser. Both appraisers take into consideration the sale prices of parcels that have recently sold in the area. Council Member Kuether asked where the purchase money was coming from. Mr. Asleson explained that the Park Board is presently addressing this issue. Council Member Bergeson asked why the Park Board saw a need to amend the Park Comprehensive Plan when this site is already included in the Plan as an alternate site. Mr. Tesch explained that this is a formality and if this site does not work out, the Park Department will be coming back to the City Council with another recommendation. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt Resolution No. 94 - 18 and noted that she liked the proposed site. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 94 - 18 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Extended Hours - Winter Park Shelter Rate - The Park Board and staff are recommending that the City Council set a facility use fee of $15.00 per hour to accommodate the use of park facilities beyond the normal budget schedule for those residents who wish to use the facility and pay the costs. This matter was before the City Council previously and staff was asked to do an energy audit to establish a more accurate figure as a basis for the $15.00 fee. Mr. Asleson met with a representative from NSP and reviewed past billings. A breakdown of the findings was included in the Council packet with the "green sheet". Actual costs are somewhat below the recommended $15.00 rate. The Park Board has reviewed the energy audit and is recommending that since the $15.00 rate covers all expenses, it is a PAGE 9 9')