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. . Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page six February 10. 1975 Flaherty - Undergroung Tanks at 1261 West County Road E Mr. Patrick Flaherty explained that,the station was abandoned by Texaco in the fall of 1973, and has been for sale or lease since that time. He s~ld it has been their desire TO lease to commercial, other than a service station, if possible, but to date only offers to lease are from 01 I companies. Flaherty stated they would like more time to try for a better tenant; as a last resort would lease to an oil companYf asked for an extension until spring of 1975, before abandoning tanks. Flaherty saId they are de!.;lrous of a good -neighbor. - , Wingert said a determination should be made soon; there Is some hazard with empty tanks. and by State law, as wel I as City ordinance. they must be abandoned properly. If not in use. After discussion, Crichton moved. seconded by Wingert. that Councl I grant an extension for abandonment of the underground tanks at 1261 West County Road E. until May 12, 1975, to provide time for Flahertys to obtain a contract for operation of the premises by June 15, 1975. (It was noted that if a signed lease is not In hand by that date, it 1'1 understood that the tanks wi II be abandoned as required by ordinance). Rice Creek Watershed District NcNlesh referred Council to the rental proposal from Rice Creek Water- shed District. for rental of the Vi Ilage Hall for the balance of 1975. Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Counci I approve the $200/year rental for the balance of 1975, as proposed. Motion carried unanimoUSly. Case No. 73-28. Hunters Par~ Fourth Addition - Request for Time Exten- ~n of Final Plat Ap-proval McNle~h referred Counci I to a letter from Dreyfus Interstate Develop- ment Corporation requesting a 60-day extension for Final Plat approval of Hunters Park. Fourth Addition. Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn. that Counci I grant the time ex- tension of 60 dayd, as requested. Motion carried unanimously. (It was noted that Dreyfus has agreed to construct Harriet Avenue to nine-ton specifications at their cost.) Claims and Payroll C~i~hton moved. seconded by and Payroll, as submitted. F~yereisen, that Councl I approve the Claims Motion carried unanimously. Highway Fines, Report McNlesh was rllquested by Counci I to ask Attorney Farley for the report re highway fines he was to prepare for Counci I. OTHER aus I NESS Proposal for Purchase of ParK SiTe Feyereisen referred Council to the February 4. 1975 proposal for purchase of a park site. noting'a change In remaining amount (last paragraph) from $27.000 to $30,6~5. In discussion of the site, Feyereisen described the east property as rough terrain; west side being high and flat (not wooded). which would be good tor active park use. He-referred to the Park Plan which pro- poses the need for a 16-acre park in th is area.' He sa i d that if Counc i I is serious about acquiring a park in this area, this proposal should be pursved; otherwise, Council should wait until park Is needed. After discussion, Wingert suggested that a counter-offer be made, and Crichton moved, seconded by Crepeau. that Counci I offer to purchase the Cummings property for $48.720; all other conditions to be as described. Motion carried (Crichton. Crepeau, Feyerelsen voting in favor of the motion; Wingert. Woodburn voting in opposition). -6-