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View City Council Page Nine • Mounds Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Saarion reported the costs of the park over the next three years. Saarion stated that the Park and Recreation Commissioners are in the audience to answer questions, if necessary. Mayor Linke stated that this park development is dependent upon the receipt of the grant. Councilmember Trude stated that when she campaigned in that area it was stated to her by many people that they felt they were in a neglected part of the City because they didn't have the services that residents had in the other part of the City. Trude stated that neighborhood parks bring people together and cars are rarely there. Trude states that she sees bikes and strollers, she sees no problems with noise and that it is an attraction to the neighborhood. Trude stated that she took a survey of the parking near Groveland Park when a game was being played and there was a car for each person on both teams, about 25 total. Trude stated that there is more than enough room for parking in that area. Trude stated that for six to eight weeks in the summer there may be a parking problem or cars parking on the street. Trude stated the City had received petitions to use park buildings this year. Trude stated that parks increase the values of homes in the area. 4111 Councilmember Wuori stated that the Planning Commission has identified the southwest corner of the City as lacking in parks and in their five year use plan it was identified that the southwest corner of the City is lacking. Councilmember Trude stated that if it wasn't developed as a park land it could be developed as approximately 20 homes. Trude stated that there will be about 17 homes in a area of a cul-de-sac off Spring Lake Road and residents are somewhat upset because it is all wild land now. Trude stated that lots in the City are priced at about $25, 000 at this time. Steve L son, 917-County RoadI stated that he-disagreed-about-the way the Planning Commission looked at this property. Larson indicated that there are parks located a relatively short distance from where this park is proposed. Mr. Larson identified those parks by presenting them on an overhead. Mr. Larson stated that there are only about 65 homes to be serviced by this park and half of those homes are lived in by retired people. Mr. Larson stated that the area adjacent to the proposed park could be a good place for a predator type of person because of the tall grasses and trees. Mr. Larson stated that there is also an apartment complex nearby and those persons are not fully employed and there is already a problem in that area with vandalism. Mr. Larson stated that he would be concerned about the safety of his children. Mr. Larson stated that also the money shouldn't be spent on a 41/1park. Mr. Larson also asked how many requests from residents in that area who wanted a park in that area.