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MINUTES MARCH 16, 1998 looking for a site and to hold off on making further plans for the referendum but not completely disregard the possibility of a bond referendum. Rick noted that the Centennial School District will be placing a bond referendum on the November, 1998 election ballot. If the City wishes to also place a bond referendum on the ballot, he would suggest the Council consider Schedule I attached to these minutes which provides details on what would be included in the bond referendum for park and trail purposes. This Schedule outlined three (3) different options for the bond and the tax impact on a $125,000, $150,000 and a $200,000 house. The Council discussed several sites for the athletic complex. Andy asked about the 40 acres owned by Centennial School on Birch Street. Rick explained that he had talked to Mr. McClellan who said that the district plans to build a pre-school/kindergarten facility on that site. He also noted that Centennial School is also unwilling to allow the development of temporary soccer fields at this site. Kim asked Brian if he had discussed some sites with Rick. Brian said yes and noted that Rick has been talking to Gerald Rehbein who owns land north of Main Street between I - 35E and 20th Avenue. Brian also noted that Rick has talked to Paul Montain about property on Centerville Road and Birch Street. Rick has also talked to North Oaks. This group owns land in Lino Lakes on the south side of County Road J (Ash Street). Rick was told that there will be residential development in that area with a neighborhood park. There would not be enough land for an athletic complex. Kim said that if a referendum is pursued, she would favor bonding for all of the park needs. John suggested asking the landowners of prospective athletic complex sites if they are not interested in selling to the City at this time, would they entertain an option on the property or the right of first refusal. Either situation would help identify the future site of the complex. FUNDING SOURCES AREA AND UNIT CHARGE FUND - Brian explained that this fund has a fund balance in excess of $4,000,000. He noted that this is a healthy fund however, it has not been adjusted to reflect the impact of the Shoreview Joint Powers Agreement. Brian said he was very conservative in estimating the Area and Unit Charge Fund needs in the funding he proposes. He noted that the SAC Fund contains enough dollars to resolve issues with the fund. Caroline asked when the Council will know the outcome of the Shoreview situation. Brian explained at the last work session in April. The SAC Fund concern will be addressed at the first Council work session in April. John asked Brian and Dave Ahrens if they have identified all the major items that can impact the Area and Unit Fund in the next five (5) years. Dave said the lift station issues PAGE 4