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<br />City saved 50%. City Attorney Tun Hoeft recommended settling now before they take us <br />to court, which in turn will end up costing the City more. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Sweeney to pay a sum 0($3,142.64 to clear the City of <br />the claim. Seconded by Mari Nelson. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Mr. March added he will have the City Attorney put something in writing. <br /> <br />CEDAR STREET PARK <br /> <br />Jim March explained that Mr. Dennis Shudy is looking to lease or purchase Cedar Street <br />Park for the purpose of building a storage building or possibly a concrete business. The <br />land is zoned industrial and is two (2) acres. Mr. March also noted there are two other <br />parties interested in purchasing the property. <br /> <br />Tom Wilharber added the City acquired the property through a tax forfeiture. Mr. <br />Wilharber felt the City would be better off selling the property and using the funds for <br />another park or for park equipment. <br /> <br />Mr. March mentioned he spoke with Todd Smith (Anoka County Assessor) regarding the <br />value of the property. Mr. Smith explained the value is basically what is owed for back <br />taxes on the property, which amount to $15,000.00. He also added that if the city sold <br />this property, the county would want their portion. <br /> <br />Council Member Theresa Brenner felt it would be best to wait until we are sure of the <br />Union Contract and the new Public Works site before selling the property. <br /> <br />Council Member Dick Travis questioned if there were any plans for 21 st Avenue. <br /> <br />Jim March stated Gerald Rehbein's vision is to expand 21st Avenue to Cedar Street. Mr. <br />March Jim also pointed out that if the City rezones the property, there may be an <br />assessment that the City would be responsible for. <br /> <br />Council Member Sweeney asked if we have paid for the land yet. <br /> <br />Mr. March commented that the City has not paid for the land, and a Restricted Park Deed <br />exists so the land can only be used for a park. He was going to look into it further and <br />obtain more information. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber questioned if we want to discuss leasing to Dennis Shudy. <br /> <br />\ <br />/ <br /> <br />Mr. March stated that since there is a restricted deed involved, we do not want to pay to <br />have it changed to an unrestricted deed if the City isn't going to do anything with it. <br /> <br />3 <br />