HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg247October 11, 1977 Page 4
going over the estimate and would then face a double assessment.
MSP ( Pickar- Ziebarth) to authorize the Mayor and Clerk- Administrator to enter into a
waiver of assessment agreement based on an assessment of $377, with the owner of
the property, and if there is a substantial increase in the cost to the Balks,
that the Council would entertain a plea to reduce the assessments sometime in the
future. 4 ayes
ATTORNEY MEYERS REPORT
Attorney Meyers reported that the City had received a letter from Mr. Beim regard-
ing the Northcrest Park development and requesting an interpretation. He stated
in his letter that he did not feel he was liable for a park dedication. Attorney
Meyers stated that in reviewing the situation, he did feel Mr. Beim was liable
for a park dedication.
Attorney Meyers also reported that he had received an appraisal from Krause -
Anderson regarding the land the City hopes to acquire for Silverview Park. The
City had appraised the land at $6,500 per acre, while Krause - Anderson appraised
it at $10,000 per acre. Attorney Meyers stated that he did not feel the City and
the land owner were that far apart on agreeing on a price.
Attorney Meyers also reported that the City had been served with a complaint from
James Refrigeration regarding their denial of a conditional use permit.
ENGINEER HUBBARD'S REPORT
Engineer Hubbard had no report.
COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT
Councilmember Ziebarth requested Engineer Hubbard to contact Administrator Achen
regarding the signing of Bona Road. He stated that he has had discussions with
the people from Bona Road and believes they will be present at the next Council
meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT
Councilmember Rowley stated that in the near future she will be going to the Spring
Lake Park City Council with a proposal for changes in the contract, maintenance,
financing, etc. of Lakeside Park, and that Mayor Pickar woul<d_be going with her.
Councilmember Rowley reported that she had taken a tour of the Ramsey County Watershed
district and saw some good examples of holding ponds, drainage streams, erosion, etc.
COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that there would be a meeting on Thursday night,
October 13 to interview the three finalists for the Park and Recreation Director
opening.