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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 5, 1980 -2- CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN BIDS: for out of the General Fund. Administrator Whittaker has been in touch with Dick Murray, Board President; Mr. Murrav indicated his main concern was who would pay for a siren. He.did-hot say..that.they..were not.intere.sted in one. Whittaker will write the Tri-Lakes Board again and ask for their written response on this question. He will also include this item in the Newsletter asking residents of the Tri- Lakes about their interest in a civil defense siren. ATTORNEY'S REPORT: A. Reid Park - Attorney Marshall reported that the City may be ab o purchase Reid Park for $1,000 less than the original offer. Mr. Johnson, St. Paul attorney represent- ing Mrs. Reid and Mr. Schiltgen, has indicated the sale rice on 30 acres to the City should be made at a price of p$75,000. The City Attorney is having the property reviewed by the appraiser who did the original appraisal to determine that the value of the land has not decreased. If all the legalities are completed and in order Attorney Marshall recommends the City proceed to purchase Reid Park for $75,000. Pott moved, seconded by Morgan, to authorize the Mayor, the Administrator and Attorney to enter into an agreement for the purchase of Reid Park for $75,000. conditioned upon: 1. The City's appraiser confirms this price is reasonable and the property has not decreased in value. 2. Mr. Johnson, Reid/Schiltg,en attorney, provide the City with approval of the Probate Court for Mrs. Reids interest in the parcel. 3. Satisfactory transfer of Mr. 8chiltgen's interest. Motion carried 5-0. Pott moved, seconded by Armstrong, to authorize the Mayor, Administrator and the Attorney to increase the City's offer of purchase to the original appraised price if necessary and appropriate. Motion carried 5-0. B. Hardy''s Driveway - The Attorney has not reviewed this title search on Hardy property. This was tabled until the November 18 meeting. C. Collyard Lawsuit - Interrogatories were served and an answer was fi e on behalf of the City. Mr. Marshall will contact Mr. Lammers and report on the status of the suit on November 18. DAN COLLYARD - LEGION POND: Mr. Collyard asked for a clarification on the status of up -grading his septic system. Administrator Whittaker reviewed the Council's decision to extend repair time to July 1 to those residents whose septic systems were functioning; but did not meet City regulations. Mr,Burgoyne was not included as the City knew his system was inoperable. The Administrator said the City was also aware that the sewer had backed up in the Collyard home (Mr. Collyard had stated this fact at previous Council meeting) and that this con- stitutes a health hazard.