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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 1996 4 D. Escrow Reduction Torre Pines Tom Prew reported in his memo dated October 11, 1996 that the developers of Torre Pines have requested a reduction in their security deposit. The following work remains to be completed: Street Improvements $45,000.00 Landscaping and Erosion Control $30,000.00 Administration and Inspection $ 2,000.00 +25% By Ordinance $19,250.00 Required Escrow $96,250.00 M/S/P Hunt/Johnston - to reduce the required escrow for Torre pines to $96,250.00 and the developer shall pay outstanding City costs incurred to date based on the recommendation of the City Engineer; subject to the condition that the Letter of Credit be extended to September 1, 1997. (Motion passed 4-0). 7. PARKS/MAINTENANCE/FIRE DEPARTMENT: A. Recommendation from Parks Chair for neighborhood meeting in Stonegate to plan development of park Kes Tautvydas, Parks Chair, recommended a neighborhood meeting in Stonegate to get resident input on the development of Stonegate's Park so it can get into the Parks long-range plans. M/S/P Conlin/Johnston - to support the efforts of the Parks Commission in holding a neighborhood meeting to receive resident input for the development plans for Stonegate Park. (Motion passed 4-0). Recommendation from Parks Commission on purchase of VFW Ballfield On October 8th, the Park Commission recommended the Council make an offer of $8,000 per acre for the 3.3 acre Lake Elmo VFW Ballfield, with a cap on bargaining amount not to exceed $10,000 per acre. Administrator Kueffner reported the VFW met on Friday to discuss the City's offer. The VFW came back with a counteroffer of the appraised value of the property as $35,000 for 3.115 acres which includes an active ballfield, a fence, with a stipulation the City not rename the park. M/S/P Hun!/Johnston - to purchase the VFW Ballfield (3.15) acres for the amount of $35,000 based on a recommendation of the Parks Commission to purchase the land, noting however that the purchase price is slightly higher than the Parks Commission recommendation. (Motion Passed 4-0). M/S/P Hunt/Johnston - that the staff be directed to retain the park name of the VFW Ballfield. (Motion passed 4-0). B. Request to Prepare Plans and Specifications for Pumper for Fire Department Fire Chief Dick Sachs reported he requested a review by the MAC of the old pumper and if he should pursue a replacement unit. The MAC recommended that the Fire Chief pursue the purchase of a new unit, but should check with the City Finance Director to see if funds are available. The unit is a 1969 model and is rusting badly and replacement parts are hard to get. The pumper is used on a regular basis. Dick outlined its use over the past months. This unit has been on the CIP for replacement for the past few years, and it has come to the point where it cannot be used as a reliable unit. Because this time of year the manufactures are just finishing up their conventions, there is a pumper that is being sold at a reduced price, up to $50,000 savings. The old pumper would be sold. Discussion followed on if there is justification for purchasing a new pumper. Administrator Kueffner suggested looking into sharing expense in purchasing a pumper with other cities. Council member Conlin requested written justification for the pumper in a document and Council member Johnston asked for detailed financing available from the Finance Director.