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MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS • FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 1992 SUBJECT: INFORMATION ON LAND ACROSS FROM CITY HALL ON EDGEWOOD DR. Mr. Terry Moses is representing the owner of the land located across the street from City Hall on Edgewood Drive, next to the Bel Rae Ballroom. Mr. Moses has discussed the status of the land and opportunities to develop it with Planner Paul Harrington. Because the land is designated as wetlands, it cannot be developed without altering the wetlands. Mr. Moses naturally would like the City of Mounds View to purchase the land and use it for parkland and holding pond as suggested in the storm water system master plan developed by SEH in 1988 (proposed multi-purpose detention basin map enclosed) . In order to do this the City would need to mitigate the wetland. Mr. Moses has not indicated an "asking price" of the land. It is the suggestion of the Planning Dept. that Mr. Moses prepare a proposal to be submitted to the City Council. It is unknown whether or not Mr. Moses will pursue this avenue. However, he • has come to City Hall several times to discuss options. It is quite evident that he wishes that the City purchase the land. The land is currently unable to be developed and yet his client is paying taxes on the land. It would be in the best interest of the City if the land would be given to the City. On the other hand, the owner naturally wishes to get whatever he can for the land. In preliminary review of the maps, it is believed that the distance along the east/west line of the parking lot is approximately 500 feet. This may be enough area to construct a large baseball field depending upon the scope of wetland mitigation necessary. A baseball field of this size is a needed athletic facility in the City of Mounds View. I look forward to your discuss and ideas regarding this land. Your recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. •