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I I I Council Meeting Minutes Apri 1 12, 1988 Sinda reported that Bill Morris has done about ten surveys of other cities in the metropolitan area so he has a lot of data about city services. As the city is planning on doing its citizen survey in January, possibly it will wish to work with the Park Board and others to do it earlier and include questions about a community center. Sinda suggested having Bill Morris speak to council and all boards and commission members in the next month or two to discuss survey- ing, how it works out, what is happening in other communities. Councilmembers suggested inviting local civic groups (Rotary, Jay- cees, seniors, etc.), pre-school/latchkey organizations, program providers, etc. Williams believes the Park Board did a good job with the report; now council needs to determine what it wants a center to do (in- vok~ community spirit versus providing activities, or something in between); and, because maintenance and ongoing operations cost a lot, he expressed concern that a survey would be done in such a manner that it yields good information (questions need to be pro- per 1 y phrased, i. e. "WoU 1 d you be wi 11 i ng to pay for II rather than "wou1d you like "). Benke believes a brainstorming session will be a good way to get started; and asked Park Board to work with staff to organlze and sponsor that session at the appropriate time. Locke distributed an updated version of the proposed resolution authorizing acquisitions and condemnation; the updated version clarifies reference to Exhibit A and areas to be affected by the Phase One portion Tax Increment District #15. Locke indicated some properties have been acquired, and others will be acquired shortly before going through the condemnation procedure at which time the city can readily drop that property from the process when terms are reached. Benke asked for confirmation that this is a blanket resolution for the area; Locke confirmed it is and further stated all property owners in Phase I of Brighton Corporate Park have been contacted by Jack Bagley, the city's relocation consultant, and that Bagley will continue to work with them until completion of the acquisi- tions. Motion by Williams, seconded by Benke, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF TITLE AND POSSESSION TO CERTAIN LANDS TO BE ACQUIRED BY EMINENT DOMAIN PURSUANT TO MIN- NESOTA STATUTES SECTION 117.042 RESPECTING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.1. 3 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Mattila briefly reviewed staff report val and explained the changes from which were relative to drainage and Creek Watershed District. concerning final plat appro- the preliminary plat all of were requested by the Rice Page 9 TID #15 Condemna- tion(Brighton Corporate Park) Report 88-- 108 Resolution 88-35 PL-168 Brighton Corporate Park Report 88- 109