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~unds View City Council gular Meeting Page 3 March 25, 1991 City Administrator Orduno introduced Jim O'Meara, Attorney. with Briggs and Morgan. Mr. O'Meara briefly discussed the fire bond that was shared with the Cities of Blaine and Spring Lake Park. He indicated that the cities would need to put in place tax levies to cover the cost of the bonds. The exact levy amounts would be determined by Springstead, Inc. and provided to the Council in April. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Wuori to Adopt Resolution No. 4064 Providing for Public Sale of $2,875,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1991A 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 2. Approve Bid Award to Short-Elliott-Hendrickson for the Land Use Study at a Cost Not to Exceed $17,500-$19,000 Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Saarion discussed the bid award to Short-Elliott- Hendrickson for the Land Use Study of the property located in the northeast corner of the City. Director Saarion indicated that a committee had been formed to discuss this S issue. Mayor Linke requested that the names of those who served on this committee be noted so that they could be recognized for their efforts.The individuals serving on the Committee were Councihnembers Blanchard, Quick, Wuori, City Administrator Orduno, Public Works Director Minetor, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Saarion and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Burmeister. Mr. Bill Fritz, 8071 Long Lake Road, questioned if a study had already been conducted on this area in the past and asked what the reasons were for the study. Director Saarion explained that the study would provide information on the amount of land available for use, what kind of use the land could facilitate, a market analysis of the usership of different kinds of facilities and a revenue analysis of the different kinds of facilities. Mayor Linke indicated that to his recollection a study of this area had never been conducted in the past but discussions were made regarding it. Councihnember Rickaby indicated that, through her past research, she believed that a wetlands study had been conducted by Braun Engineering in approximately 1983. Councihnember Rickaby expressed her desire to have this wetlands study reviewed by the firm doing the proposed land study. Mr. Fritz questioned the designation of the area. Mayor Linke indicated that the area had been designated wetland by aerial photography and elevations. Mr. Fritz also questioned which Department would fund this study. Director Saarion indicated that it would be funded from the General Fund.