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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2001 Public Services Director DeGardner advised City staff concurs with the Park Board's recommendation to condemn the necessary property for the following reason: 1. Discussions during the Trapper's Crossing development process indicated that Birch Park would provide park amenities for the residents in the Trapper's Crossing area. In 1994, City staff and the Park Board were aware of the significant amount of wetlands that had to be crossed to provide access to Birch Park. It was decided to provide a crossing to Birch Park, rather than create a park within the Trapper's Crossing Development. The park dedication for Trapper's Crossing and Gemi dedication. The intent was to use this money to provi Additional developments, such as Peregrine Pass, as Avenue and Holly Drive, will also benefit from a trail states was 100 percent cash s to Birch Park. evelopment at 12th to Birch Park. 3. In November, 2000 City staff reached a tentati purchase two acres of land for $6,000. Ci t Whitcombs were no longer interested in sel The land proposed to be condemned is s approximately $500 per acre. Public Services Director DeGardner advise direct the City Attorney to begin condemn necessary to provide a trail access from the though staff is seeking authorization for opportunities to purchase the n Public Services Director DeG Resolution No. 01-172, Aut Councilmember D Park Trail. Council nt with the Whitcomb's to sequently notified that the erty. lusively wetland and is assessed at is recommending that the City Council pro ngs for the two -acre parcel of property er's Crossing Development to Birch Park. Even e two acres of property, they will continue to look for this important trail connection. ity staff recommends that the City Council approve tion for Birch Park Trail. Resolution No. 01 - 172, authorizing condemnation for Birch nded the motion. Motion carried unanimo 1y. Resolution No. 01-172 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Consideration of Resolution No. 01-184, Accepting Donations from the Lino Lakes Lions Club, Lino Lakes State Bank, and Forest Lake Area Athletic Association for the Family Turkey Shoot, Rick DeGardner - Public Services Director DeGardner advised that the Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department sought program sponsors for its Family Turkey Shoot, which was held on Saturday, November 17, 2001. The event is a free holiday event for the families of Lino Lakes that consists of low-key competition in a variety of athletic events for prizes. 4 •