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Mounds View City Council July 25, 1983 Regular Meeting Page Seven ''Mayor McCarty asked what options were open for the City to fund a golf course. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied there could be a general obligation bond, tax increment bond, or seek outside donations. He added that a possibility would be that when a developer does work in the City, negotiate with him that he help in developing certain property, in lieu of a park dedication. Attorney Meyers added that a revenue bond would be another possibility, but that it would be expensive. Director Johnson reported he is getting information from neighboring cities. Clerk /Administrator Pauley added that Staff would encourage pursuit of ideas, such as jogging trails, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, as well as golf. Mayor McCarty asked that Staff get together information on the success of surrounding communities courses. It was also noted that the possibility of a golf course is in the discussion stage only, at this time. Councilmember Blanchard reported she had attended the 14. Reports of Planning Commission agenda session, and they were Councilmembers very concerned about the status of Chapter 40. Director Johnson explained that the Council and Planning Commission had held a joint meeting and referred questions back to Staff, and that he and Attorney Meyers would be getting together to work on it, but that it was not a high priority item. Councilmember Blanchard replied that the Planning Commission would like to see it moved higher up on the priority list, as it is a very important tool for Chem to use. Mayor Hearty stated that they should address the in- compatibilities between the zoning map and current zoning_ There was discussion among the Council and Staff on the procedure to be followed to make them compatible. Mayor McCarty asked that Staff get something together for the Council to work on. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied that a time table would be prepared by the next agenda session. Councilmember Blanchard expressed concern with the condition of the hole in the road at Groveland Road and Highway 10. Director Johnson explained that none of the surface restoration work has been done to date, and that the City is working to get the developer ,,going. He added that he understands the developer plans on putting the home in the Parade of Homes, scheduled for early August, so feels the work will be completed by then.