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. City of Centervil1e Apri128, 2004 Council Meeting Minutes 3. St. Paul Water Utilitv Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated she had received a letter from the S1. Paul Water Utility with two purchase options on the parcels for sale. Council discussed the matter and asked Staff to indicate that the City is interested in further pursuing Option B. Mayor Sweeney indicated that the City is going to need to budget for the parks because the park dedication fund is going to run out. City Attorney Hoeft suggested that the City determine which parcel is in Centerville and which parcel has lake access before purchasing the property. Council asked Ms. Paulseth to pull the financial information from parks and recreation as well as the information on the park dedication fund. Council Member Broussard Vickers commented that this parcel would have no value as a buildable lot because the pipe would need to be moved. City Attorney Hoeft indicated that, if the City were to sell the property, the price would be adjusted to account for the cost of having to remove the pipe. Council Member Paar indicated he would like clarification on the specifics of the property. Motion bv Council Member Caora. seconded by Council Member Lee to direct Staff to contact the S1. Paul Water Utility to indicate an interest in Option B and solicit further information on the sDecifies of the orooertv. Ayes - 4. Nays- llBroussard Vickers). Motion carried. 4. Vikine;s Stadium Mayor Sweeney indicated he received information on the stadium proposal and it sounds as if it is being pushed through whether or not it is liked. He then said he would like the City to send information to elected officials indicating that the City of Centerville does not see any benefit to its residents to justify the county-wide tax for the stadium. Council discussed the matter and Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated that she does not feel this is a City position to take. Motion by Mayor Sweeney. seconded by Council Member Lee to direct Staff to send letters to the elected reoresentanves indicatinl!: that the City of Centerville does not feel that this tax to SU880rt a stadium is iu the best interest of the residents of Centen-iIIe. Ayes - 4. Nays - llBroussard Vickers). Motion carried. Page II of 12 1__ _ _.