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• COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1999 The Molitor parcel will be paid with a lump sum payment at the time of closing which is tentatively scheduled for December 1, 1999. The agreement also permits the current owners to farm the land through 2003. In the event a bond referendum is passed prior to 2003, the City must notify them in writing by April 1 to cease farming operations. As previously indicated, a referendum will need to be conducted for development of the athletic complex. Upon a successful referendum, the internal loan, plus interest, would be repaid. If the referendum is unsuccessful, the City can sell the parcel or retain for future use. Council Member Bergeson asked for Council support regarding updating the proposed Comprehensive Plan to include this land use. He expressed concern that the land may be used for another purpose if the referendum is unsuccessful. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve purchase agreements with Mr. Montain and Mr. Molitor to secure 67 acres of land subject to a staff directive to begin the process of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPO ';�:_� SSEL PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING, Ordina 1 Authorizing the Ill Conveyance of Property to Ed Vaughan, Brian .v` :. ote Required) - Staff advised the Anoka County Park Board and the Anoka Co B • ' • of Commissioners have agreed to reconvene some parcels of property to the tonight authorizes the conveyance of the property the City received from rectly to Mr. Vaughan. The terms of the settlement agreement with Mr. V . < :, q . t s reconveyance. • If the second reading is app a finance will be published and will go into effect in 30 days. Mr. Ernie Peak, Attom `•r . Vaughan, came forward and stated he viewed the tape from the Council meeting relatin • the first reading of the ordinance. He stated that in general, the City has complied with the terms of the settlement. However, he does not believe the City has complied regarding the issue of the island. The settlement provided that the City would work towards acquiring part of the island on behalf of Mr. Vaughan. He indicated he has not yet seen any evidence that the City has done that. Mr. Sullivan, attorney for the City, has indicated the County is not interested in reconveying that parcel of land. He stated the settlement is not complete because of that issue. If necessary, Mr. Vaughan will seek further assistance from the court. If that parcel of land is not obtained, Mr. Vaughan loses the ability to develop two (2) lots on the island. He stated he believes the County is open to a land trade for that parcel of the island. Mr. Vaughan, 14332 Pheasant Hills Drive, referred to a map pointing out the parcel in question.