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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3/6/84 PAGE 9 ( B. Dunn: Regional Park Gate Dunn stated that several days after the last City Council meeting, he spoke with Gary Horning who said that neither he nor Jack Perkovich were too impressed with the reception they received here at the last meeting. I told Gary I had no apologies; that if they came in with the same proposal and recommendations for acquisition of additional land, I would make the same comments which is nil. Dunn further stated that he went back and looked at a book on the Regional Park Reserves. Contrary to what Perkovich said about the original plans (that the control point had always been designated as out near Highway 10 and what will be County Road 19.) the map does not bear this out. The contact point is within what is now the confines of the park reserve. Dunn feels the County's intent is to acquire additional land and preferably Alternate A. Dunn stated he is getting tired of seeing more and more land being eaten up by parks; bits and pieces at a time. Dunn would like to propose to the Council passing a resolution asking the County for a moratorium on this additional acquisition of land for the Regional Park. If they do have to buy an acre here, give up an acre somewhere else. Fraser stated there is certainly some merit in Dunn's suggestion, but to do it at this point, (she didn't feel) it would have any great positive effect. She feels its main effect at this time would be to arouse antagonism without any positive effect. Dunn stated he also spoke with Artie Schaffer and asked him if he was aware of these two alternates (A & B), and Schaffer stated he was not; and was not in favor of any land acquisition. Dunn feels that the City should take a stand, and let the County know exactly the position of the City on this issue. Eder feels that it is a good idea, but doubts that it will do any good. Morgan suggested writing a letter to Mr. Schaffer, telling him of our concerns. M/S/P Morgan/Fraser - To instruct the Administrator to write a letter to County Commissioner Schaefer stating Lake Elmo's preference for using the existing road right-of-way for the park entrance and to locate the park gate inside the Regional Park. (Motion carried 5-0) 8. Administrator's Report: A. Parks Equipment - CIP for 1984 M/S/P/ Morgan/Eder - To proceed with the purchase of a 60" rotary mower in the amount of $695; and a three-point power takeoff sprayer in the amount of $681 from Carlson Tractor; and to contact Mogren Brothers in an effort to purchase the John Deere 301 diesel tractor at a price of approximately $2600. And to split the cost 50/50 between the park fund and the maintenance fund. (Motion carried 5-0)