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City Council Meeting December 11, 1996 programs. March spoke with Lino Lakes and Circle Pine Administrators and both are pushing for the agreement. Navin mentioned a flyer explaining the change was being sent to the surrounding communities indicating the change and suggested Centerville be included. Brenner would like to move forward with this, but would like to see more participation from the City. Navin explained, Lino Lakes has some good programs such as, flag football and adult programs. Wilharber suggested not paying for both North Metro and the Communities program. Brenner asked ifthe council could see the financial on North Metro. MOTION by Buckbee, seconded by Brenner to direct city staff to contact Lino Lakes and approve the Parks and Recreation committee to actively participate in the joint powers agreement. Brenner added, and request the financials on North Metro. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: Results of Senior Housing public meeting - Brenner reported, they met on December 5, and had a nice turn out of about 25 people. An architect was present and explained different housing designs. A management company who works through Anoka County HRA was present to discuss management services for the housing. Brenner mentioned, several people were interested in senior housing. Brenner suggested, setting up a meeting with Anoka County HRA, the Fire Chief, and the City Engineer to further discuss senior housing to see if this is something the City wants to do. March spoke to Kate Drewry from Rice Creek Watershed District, she said the city would have to be 100 feet from Clearwater Creek, but they could try to work on the City Hall location. Wilharber was in favor of discussing senior housing, but doesn't care for sharing the Fire Department and City Hall parking lot. Buckbee was in favor of senior housing, but was not in favor of the location behind City Hall. Powers-Rasmussen asked if St. Genevieve responded to the city's interest in their property. Brenner said St. Genevieve was not interested in selling or donating their land. Powers-Rasmussen thanked Brenner for her time and hard work. Final plat approval for Willow Glen - Nyberg suggested approving the final plat contingent upon Rice Creek Watershed District and the Engineers okay, allowing MSA to review all issues. Nyberg said, Gerald Rehbein requested half of the park dedication monies be paid now and remaining monies be paid after the next phase is platted. Buckbee asked if there will be any assessments on the property. March said no. Buckbee was not in favor of the fifty-fifty payment. Powers-Rasmussen agreed. C.R. Hackworthy of Bright Key Development said, if the townhomes were not completed, the city would have to return the park dedication money. 3