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Mayor Wilharber thanked the Police Department and Fire Department for responding to the needs of the community and namely, his mother's concern. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED Dennis Shudy's Proposal Mr. March updated the Council on a proposal the City received from Mr. Dennis Shudy who had inquired about purchasing the approximate two -acre Cedar Street Park property. Mr. Shudy has since then requested to lease the property as a temporary, ready mix concrete plant. Mr. March commented he found the documentation from former City Attorney Greg Hellings in regards to the status of the ownership of the parcel and its restrictions. Mr. Hoeft reported that in order to clear the property the City will have to undergo an unrestricted deed process. Anoka County Board makes recommendation to the State then the State typically leans toward the County's recommendation. The City's position is to be the fee owner with no restrictions. Currently, the City cannot use the property for any use other than for park purposes. j Mayor Wilharber clarified that the ready mix is dry and questioned the water source. Mr. Shudy replied the water will be hauled onto the site. Mayor Wilharber questioned Mr. Shudy's operational plan. Mr. Shudy responded during the cold season business stops and during the warm season business resumes. Mayor Wilharber requested the Engineers comments prior to making a decision. 1 Mayor Wilharber moved to direct Staff to continue researching the possibilities and pursue the park prope chan a to remove the restrictions. Councilmember Brenner seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, NEW BUSINESS Otter Lake Animal Control Contract Mr. March gave a synopsis of the Otter Lake Animal Control Contract and noted that specific contractual items were incidentally omitted (page 3). Mr. Hoeft suggested that modifications in the contract be placed in writing, prior to execution. Councilmember Buckbee moved to renew the contract with Otter Lake Animal Control with nrtea am•nd e t nd conti . •n n% in theAttorle ' 6 *rival of t -e hree Councilmember Brenner seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Swift Construction Mr, March gave a brief overview of Swift Constructions letter that requests the City consider adjusting the WAC (Water Availability Charge) and SAC (Sewer Availability Charge) charges to home builders. Currently, the City charges $1300 for a water hookup charge and each of the town home buildings in Eagle Pass has a water hookup for a sprinkler system. Mr. Palzer explained that a "T" pipe is connected to the watermain to provide water to the town homes and 4