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City Council meeting of February 4, 2002 Page 4 Lakes at the Lino Lakes city hall. Included on the agenda was a discussion with Rick Arnebeck from MnDOT regarding the need for improvements to the interchange at CSAH 144-35E. Mayor Miron stated that the City would draft and adopt a resolution showing support of the need for improvements. The next meeting to discuss this matter is scheduled for May 2002. APPRAISAL OF BERNIN PROPERTY At its December 17, 2001 meeting, the Council directed staff to work with McKinzie Appraisal to prepare a new appraisal for the Bernin property. The City would acquire the property with a $305,000 DNR grant and City parkland funds. Wally Oien from McKinzie Appraisal prepared a new appraisal that was presented to the Bernins' attorney, Chris Johnson, who raised a number of concerns. Hugo City officials met with the Bernins' attorney on January 31, 2002 to discuss these issues. City staff presented the results of that meeting, including a recommendation on a submittal of a final purchase agreement to the Bernins to purchase their property for parkland. Robyn LaCasse, Parks Commission Chair, stated that the Commission was very much in support of the City purchasing the Bernin property. The Council reviewed the draft Purchase Agreement with Council members Granger and Puleo addressing the options that were to be included in the document. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to accept the Purchase Agreement to acquire the Bruce Bernin property in the amount of the appraisal value of $752,000 minus lease payments. The Agreement will be subject to final approval by the City Attorney and Council members Mike Granger and Frank Puleo and presented to Bruce and Virginia Bernin. VOTING AYE: Granger, Petryk, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Chuck Haas Motion Carried. BEVER LANDSCAPING At its January 22, 2002 meeting, the Council received a report from the Community Development Department stating that it had received complaints regarding the Bever Landscaping operation on 132"d Street. Staff reported that it would review with Mr. Bever those issues of concern as they relate to the SUP that regulates the landscape operation. CD Director John Rask reported that according to the SUP, Mr. Bever is allowed to operate the landscaping business, but that it may be in violation of the conditions of the permit. The Council discussed at length the business as it relates to the SUP issued to Jim Bever in November 1996. Mr. Bever addressed the Council outlining his business activities at present and in the future. Deb Barnes, a neighbor to the west, was on the City Council when the SUP was approved, and she outlined her recollection of what was approved for Mr. Bever. After further discussion, Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, recognizing that the SUP issued Mr. Bever does allow for operation of a landscape business as a part of the Permit. All aye. Motion Carried.