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City Council meeting of October 4, 2004 Page 5 Arnie Triemert, 15220 Everton Avenue, stated his concern of possible drainage problems. John Udstuen, 15950 Everton Avenue, expressed concern with the culvert under CR8, west of Everton Avenue that he felt was critical to drainage of property north of CR8. CD Director Bryan Bear stated that he would be willing to meet with Arnie and John to discuss drainage issues, along with City Engineer Jay Kennedy. As Ward 2 representative, Council member Frank Puleo offered to be present at this meeting. City staff will also share resident concerns with Washington County for consideration during their CR 8/14 realignment project. This matter will be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of October 18, 2004 Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the easement vacation and the notice of completion of vacation proceedings for the vacation of drainage and utility easements over Outlot C, Victor Gardens 1" Addition. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to meet with property owners, along with Council member Frank Puleo, to look at drainage and the CR8 culvert and inform Washington County of resident concerns. All aye. Motion Carried. REVIEW RICE LAKE PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY At its September 8, 2004 meeting, the Parks Commission considered the draft copy of the Rice Lake Park Feasibility Study, as prepared by engineer Scott Ward from Stevens Engineering. Parks Commissioners agreed with the concept plan that was presented and recommended that Council review the draft plan for consistency with the original concept plan presented to Council several months ago. PW Director Chris Petree requested Council consider changes for inclusion in the final draft. No formal Council action was taken, but if Council members had a recommendation for change to the draft plan, they should contact Chris. REVIEW OFFER TO OAKSHORE PARK ASSOCIATION FOR PARKLAND At its March 15, 2004 meeting, Council discussed the potential purchase of the Oakshore Park 10 -acre parcel for public parkland. Council directed staff to forward the background materials to the association and requested an opportunity to discuss the sale of the property. On Tuesday, September 21, 2004, Council members Becky Petryk and Frank Puleo, along with City Administrator Mike Ericson, met with representatives from the Oakshore Park Homeowner's Association. Nick Steckhahn, Steve Koppen, and Dave Black discussed the actions of the association and their sincere desire to sell the property to the City. The association had an appraisal done on the property in October 2003 by McKinzie Metro Appraisal, who valued the property at $509,500. This number is consistent with the estimated appraisal shared with Council with the staff report. The association has questions that were raised by its members; specifically, what would be done with the net proceeds with the sale of the land to the City, and how the deal would be structured by a tax attorney to allow for reasonable terms and conditions amenable to the homeowners. City staff sought direction from Council as to its desire to extend an official offer to the