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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 9, 2001 • Council Member Dahl moved to continue researching the Joint Law Enforcement proposal, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. • Mayor Bergeson advised one of the items that was discussed with the cities' Mayors was the funding formula. The other cities do feel that all the cities will share in the savings in some way. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER Consideration of Resolution No. 01— 90, Authorizing Condemnation of 6993 Black Duck Drive and 6998 Black Duck Drive for Public Trail — Public Services Director DeGardner advised for the past several years, the City of Lino Lakes has been attempting to place a public trail at the north end of Reshanau Lake. At the April 9, 2001 City Council meeting, the City Council approved the purchase agreements to acquire the necessary land located at 6993 Bi. uck Drive and 6998 Black Duck Drive. In June, 2001, staff was informed by one of the property ow property require a complex, time consuming, and expensi to the City. Subsequently, both property owners are revues condemnation process to acquire the land described i Therefore, staff is recommending the City Cou proceedings to acquire the necessary land a previously agreed with the property ow in effect. ortgage lenders of his authorize the sale of the land ity initiate a "friendly" hase agreements. the City Attorney to begin condemnation uck Dive and 6998 Black Duck Drive as 1 components of the purchase agreements will remain Council Member O'Donnell in ut a timeline if this item moves forward. Public Services Director DeGardner stated th ss f condemnation takes 120 days. Construction won't take place until the process is • mplet Council Member O'Donne k 'd if the City will lose the $30,000. DNR grant money. Public Services Director DeGardne tated the funds have to be spent by April 15, 2002. He indicated he hopes the City will be allowed on the residents' property before the 120 days is up. Mayor Bergeson asked if the 90 days can be waived if the process is a friendly one. The City Attorney advised 90 days is the minimum time for the City to take possession of the property unless the property owners allow the City to be on their property. Council Member Carlson thanked Mr. DeGardner for his work on obtaining the $125,000. grant for Clearwater Creek. Mayor Bergeson asked if part of the trail is on county property. Public Services Director DeGardner advised part of the trail is on county property. The funds will be used for the non -county portion.