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Mounds View City Council July 27, 1987 Regular Meeting Page Two qLhe agenda for this evening for possible reconsideration. Councilmember Hankner reviewed the history of the build- ing, from the time the offer was received from the School District in March, through the many times it was discussed by the Council, and the two public hearings that were held, both at the Park and Rec Commission level and Council level, up to the action taken by the Council on July 13. She stated many hours of discussion had taken place in reaching the decision that was reached, and she also stated she would like the air cleared regarding statements made by various individuals who said they were given conflicting dates of when the item was going to be discussed. She pointed out that minutes clearly state what discussion took place and when it was going to be discussed again. Charles Crook, 5231 Skiba Drive, stated that he had attended the Park and Rec and Council hearings and said then that he did not want the building placed at Random Park, and he personally does not know of anyone in the neighborhood who wants it there, and suggested Edgewood Community Center as an alternate site. He added they prefer the park the way it is at this time and do not want to see it changed, or the use increased with the placement of the building there. Mr. Crook `lso stated that if bumping is a problem at Edgewood, he City should get an explanation of why it is happening. Mr. Crook presented the Council with a petition of approximately 85 signatures, signed by people who are against the location at Random Park. He also asked if soil tests had been done, and the results of those tests, and if the parking lot would wash away with heavy rain. He stated he would like to see the park remain a play area for the neighborhood tots and not change. Mr. Crook stated he feels the proposed functions for the building are community rather than neighborhood and he also suggested placement of the building at City Hall or Woodcrest Park. Pat Crook, 5231 Skiba Drive, stated she had carried the petition around and explained to each person about the placement of the building at Random Park, and the people who signed the petition do not want it there. She added she does not feel the existing parks are being used properly now. Judy Rowley, 2562 Ridge Lane, stated she had passed out information to many of the neighborhood residents, with d sources being memos from the Park and Rec Commission, IMIEnd what was printed in the newspaper. ShL pointed out the 5 year capital improvement plan does not show any plan for this at Random Park.