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I I I Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 1991 Page 6 Council Business. continued Terry Reuther, 711 Torchwood, said the Association reviewed many options and spent $1,200 on legal fees to pursue the donation option. He found out the property belonged to a homeowners association on the day of closing when he purchased his home. larson said the real estate agent should have noted the homeowners association participation. Benke understands the homeowners' frustration, but added it is not the City's responsibility or function to advise every prospective homeowner. He fails to see a benefit in accepting the donation. Anderson related to the Association that the donation would need to be reviewed by the Park Board and formally accepted or denied by the Council. He recalled that the more he reviewed the parcel it became apparent it was not in the best interest of the City. Motion by Rebelein, seconded by Larson to NOT ACCEPT DONATION OF OUTLOT A FROM THE EAST INNS BRUCK ASSOCIATION FOR PARK PURPOSES AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH THE ASSOCIATION TO EXPLORE OTHER LAND USE OPTIONS FOR THE PROPERTY. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Announcements and Uodates Council Business land Donation from East Innsbruck Homeowners Ascn Report 91-26 Announcements & Uodates Childs said New Brighton's share of the recent Local Government Aid LGA Reduction (lGA) cuts will be a $74,000 permanent cut. Childs summarized recent mandates faced by cities this year. Included Mandates are: updating watershed management plans, Hepatitis B Vaccinations, increased water consumption report filing fees, annual school inspections by City Fire Marshal, increased record keeping of Police reports, inclusion of penalty language on handicap parking signs, Pay Equity law compliance costs, Affirmative Action Plan and training, Right To Know law reporting and training, hazardous waste training and equipment, additional seating in fire vehicles, election laws, and Minimum Wage law increases. Childs said the recent lGA cuts combined with mandates put cities in a LGA Reduction difficult financial position. He noted the need for some form of funding mechanisms for the mandates. The Fiscal Disparity Law and tax base sharing is also becoming an important issue among Metro Area cities. Childs said one "worst case scenario" could cause New Brighton to receive a $700,000 permanent lGA cut. In analyzing the reduction potential, Childs has imposed a hiring freeze and strict control on capital spending, but stated that such actions are only interim measures.