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411Mounds View City Council Page Sixteen 1 Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Jerry Blanski talked to a person directly across from Woodcrest Park and wondered why Woodcrest Park was not developed and brought up to par. Volleyball park not used. The residents were told that there was no money to do so. Is there grant money available to do so? Trude stated the grant applied for is a park development grant. Dan Lindberg, 7188 Knollwood stated he was concerned about safety. Lindberg stated that last year he kicked out a squatter who had set up camp in his backyard. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4600 Approving the Outdoor Recreation Grant Proposal for Park Acquisition and Development Councilmember Trude stated this had to be discussed and was totally shocked about the number of people against a park. Trude stated that a City could control a park but not another's private property. Trude stated that one-third of the owners of the property in the area are in attendance and are opposed to the park. Trude stated that she visits the parks to meet other families. Trude stated if the neighbor- 1111 hood doesn't want it the money shouldn't be spent there. The Council needs to discuss and deliberate on this item. Councilmember Blanchard stated that these people in the area are opposed to the park development and is wondering about the future of the park in the City. There is no park in the southwest section. This item has come up quickly as there are time constraints on the grant and if the grant is not received the park development is a moot point and if it is passed up at this time is the Council doing what is right for the entire City of Mounds View. Councilmember Wuori stated that the City Council is responsible for -serving-the-broad-community. Children need-something to-do--and-- should be given good opportunities. Wuori stated that the Council has the opportunity to share funding to provide something for the community but it is hard to be told to be good stewards and not provide something good for the community. Councilmember Trude stated her concern for the homeowners of the park land who would be impacted and those persons haven't spoke for or against the park. Mayor Linke stated that he normally looks for the NIMBY syndrome, and a lot of what he has heard, is not in my backyard and it is okay to have the park elsewhere but not by my property. Linke stated that he 1111 normally takes the NIMBY situation and looks at what is going on for the betterment of the entire community, however, this time he stated that he will vote for the NIMBY'S and let them face the consequences.