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I ~- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM I DATE: March 9,1995 I TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator I FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director e5~ I SUBJECT: Sheehy Land Donation ' Background information on Sheehy's donation I The City of Arden Hills was contacted by Mr. James C. Shacker and Mr. C.E. Sheehy in December of 1993 _ They expressed an interest in donating their 8.57 acres to the City. The property consists of primarily Type III and Type IV wetland. A tennis court was constructed on I the SW Comer of the property in 1974/1975_ As I mentioned in a previous memo, this tennis court should be removed since the soil conditions present do not provide a stable base. Mr. Sheehy has confirmed that the tennis court is in poor shape. The estimated in-kind labor cost to I the City for demolishing the tennis court is between $ I 500-$2000. III The City Council concurred at the January 20, 1994 worksession that the City should draft an agreement with Mr. Sheehy to transfer the title of the property. I Recommended Use of this Property The City of Arden Hills has taken title to the property_ Attorney Filla is working on obtaining the paper title. I In our discussions regarding the use of this property, we agree that development of the area is limited due to the wetland delineation. The Parks & Recreation Committee has talked about the I possibility of putting a floating walkway/trail around the property at some point in the future. I . recommend that the area be maintained as City property until a specific use is identified. In light of the recent conflict over the County Road E & Old Snelling development, I am cautious in I recommending that the site be designated as open space. I I will continue to work with you in an attempt to explore possible uses of the property. I am recommending that the tennis court area be demolished this Spring to prevent injuries that may occur because of the condition of the courts. I CSW\jt I ,- I