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, II ! 1 f rrnn nV1w' 11111pnn I ,I RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW,MINN.55112 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 784-3055 RECREATION AND FORESTRY March 5, 1986 Mr. Paul Donley, Director Community Education and Support Services 2959 No. Hamline Ave. Roseville, MN 55113 Dear Paul: Enclosed is a copy of the staff memorandum that was forwarded to the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday, February 27, 1986 and then • reviewed by the City Council on Monday, March 3, 1986 regarding the Red Oak School property. Staff's recommendation was to only seek out a long term lease from the School District if monies were available to develop the proper— ty as outlined. The Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission requested that a one year moratorium be placed on the property to allow staff to seek out alternative funding sources with which to develop the property. The Com— mission's proposal was then forwarded to the City Council on Monday evening and the City Council indicated that they did not feel there were development dollars available and recommended that the School District sell the property for the best offer. The City has utilized the two ballfields during the past three years as prac— tice fields, and we would continue to do so until the property is disposed of Should funding dollars become available, the City would contact the School District at that time to determine if a long term lease was feasible, but at this time, the City's formal position is to not accept the property or seek out a long term lease. Should you have any questions regarding the City's position on this issue, feel free to contac myself directly at 784-3055, ext. #20. ) r' y Bruce K. d. •rsot , f)irector SParks, Rec -ation .nd Forestry BKA/sll cc: Don Pauley, Clerk—Administrator Jerry Linke, Mayor