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City Council meeting of October 4, 2004 Page 6 association, contingent on work being done by the parkland dedication fund CIP subcommittee, on which both Council members Petryk and Puleo currently serve. City Attorney advised Council members Becky Petryk and Mike Granger, and members of the homeowners association, to refrain from discussion and voting on this matter. Oakshore HOA president, Nick Steckhahn, was present and suggested that money generated from the sale of the property be used for improvement to roads within the development. They would not include installation water or sanitary sewer improvements. Council also expressed concern with finding a funding source to purchase the property. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to look at feasibility of a scaled down improvement project in Oakshore Park, schedule a neighborhood meeting in January 2005, and provide a recommendation to Council. The parkland dedication fund CEP subcommittee should consider this a high priority on their agenda for October 5, 2004. VOTING AYE: Haas, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Petryk and Granger Motion Carried. MCES UPDATE TO LOCATE TANKS IN BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PARK At its September 7, 2004 meeting, Council discussed with MCES officials their desire to locate the sanitary sewer tanks on Marvin LaValle's farmland, approximately 800 feet from CR8. Since that time, Mr. LaValle has changed his mind and decided that he does not want the tanks to be located on his property. MCES officials continue to explore alternative locations for the tanks, including the City's 80 - acre parcel of parkland known as Clearwater Creek. On September 23, 2004, CD Director Bryan Bear, City Administrator Mike Ericson, and Mayor Fran Miron discussed with Met Council area representative, Georgie Hilker, the suggestion that maybe the Clearwater Creek parkland site might be the most optimum site, although it provides engineering challenges in order to make the project work. No formal Council action was taken on this matter. LETTER FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY ON VICTOR HUGO BLVD/CSAH 8 Washington County Transportation Engineer Wayne Sandberg has reviewed the intersection of Victor Garden Boulevard and CSAH 8, as per a formal request from the City. A transportation analysis of the intersection reveals that the county's recommendation is to not add any additional traffic control at this time. The study was completed two weeks ago and undertook data in seven different areas that are necessary to warrant the installation of a traffic control device. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, directing CD Director Bryan Bear to contact concerned residents and notify them of Washington County's findings. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ANTIQUE STORE AKA OLD NADEAU'S BUILDING At its August 16, 2004 meeting, Council directed staff to proceed with negotiations with Mike and City