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October 2, 1991 Park Board Minutes 2 <br />V. New Business <br />A. Discussion of Property for Pazk Purposes <br />Anderson said the council informally discussed this after a council meeting. Anderson <br />talked to realtor, Bonnie Hagel. There is a possibility we could get the price reduced. <br />The property has been listed for two yeazs. Have had one person fairly interested. <br />Eichers asked what the council's thoughts were for it's use. <br />MHA said stop off pazk azea for cancers. Maybe small gazebo, grill, satellite. <br />Olson does the city have money available to consider a purchase like this. <br />Anderson said we still have money from water law suit in the bank. <br />Johnson what if you just spend about $35,000 or so and purchase small corner. <br />Olson would need a small interior parking lot. <br />Anderson said if Pazk Boazd considers this, we should ask the neighbors what they think <br />about the city purchasing it. <br />Johnson said the asking price is a lot of money. <br />Anderson said first contact neighbors, then go to the Council then they should direct an <br />appraisal. Maybe a three to four month process. By saying we are interested, we azen't <br />saying we would pay the asking price. <br />Olson wouldn't hurt to follow up on it. Taxes $3,0000 a yeaz. <br />Anderson would this make a nice pazk. If yes, we can start .the process. <br />Olson said walkers and bikers would use the azea. Would think it would get a lot of use. <br />Don't put in play equipment. <br />Cazlson said concerned about the political implications. <br />Johnson what if you put road in with cul-de-sac, sell it in parcels and with proceeds pay <br />it off. Would have about an acre and a half. <br />Anderson said he wouldn't want to bother with it. It would also be tight with the homes. <br />Kinzie said she likes the idea of pursuing it quietly. How would you notify residents to <br />inform them of the City's plans for the property. <br />