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Council Minutes November 27, 1984 Page Four I Schmidt indicated the park staff and the Park Board might be interested in a swap, but only if there was usable land; also expressed concern of trees. I Krueger indicated there is quite a bit of noise gener- ated from the well house; could double the noise if second system was installed. Schmidt stated the issue was whether or not there was any value at all to engage in the appraisal to deter- mine whether or not we want to swap; and whether we feel we have any responsibility to the people living in the neighborhood relative to reducing noise by keeping the trees and conserving the opportunity for whatever expansion might be needed for our own purposes. These considerations, Schmidt believes, have far greater importance than the marginal addi- tional land that might be available for park purposes. Hedlund comments that the trees are on the lot line and would not be disrupted to utilize the lot. Schmidt asked Anderson what he would envision the use of this land for and what problems would he have in maintaining it. if the city did swap. Anderson noted that the creek bank is used by kids for fishing in the spring; his position is relatively neutral; swap would not help or hurt the park system; we would be receiving less usable land, but it does consolidate our land. Schmidt asked Anderson if he had any concerns about the steep bank and danger of children there. Anderson responded that it would not be significantly different than it currently is, noting that if a fence would be installed the appropriate place would be at the top of the bank. Anderson noted that no other ditches in the city have fencing. Schmidt concurred that fencing would not be necessary. I In response to Blomquist's question, Proper clarified that there is room in the wellhouse for another iron removal filter facility. giving us better than 75% of New Brighton's water flowing through a filter system; was not sure of actual tree layout next to the well- house. Again, Hedlund assured staff that the trees would re- main, in fact they are a very important part of the land.