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with the cottage was $15,000 to $20,000 higher than the appraised value, which may explain why <br /> Anoka County dropped the issue. <br /> Mr. Sweeney stressed that the City will not necessarily lose the property. Through the process of <br /> condemnation the City can purchase the property at fair market value at any time. <br /> Mr. Navin requested to table this issue until the next meeting. <br /> The final issue Mr. LeBlanc wanted to address was the Hugo Trail system. Mr. LeBlanc heard of <br /> plans to install a four lane highway from 35E to Hwy. 61. If this is true he would like to see the <br /> City connect our future trail system to Hugo during this project. This would be the perfect <br /> opportunity to put in a trail system connecting Centerville, Hugo, Forest Lake and beyond. A <br /> foot bridge or tunnel would be needed to by -pass 35E. <br /> Pracher Property <br /> Mr. March explained that a developer by the name of Rick Carlson is in the process of purchasing <br /> the Pracher property that is just south of LaMotte Park. The Pracher property isn't scheduled <br /> into the MUSA until next year. Mr. Carlson would like to approach the Council and ask if they <br /> would be willing to change the date this property is scheduled in the MUSA to one year earlier. <br /> Mr. March stated that he didn't feel the Council would be willing to change the date, unless there <br /> was some type of benefit for the City. Mr. March suggested that Mr. Carlson donate park <br /> equipment or trails, in addition to the park dedication fees he is required to pay. The Council may <br /> be more receptive to modifying the Comp Plan. Mr. Carlson was very receptive to this <br /> suggestion and was willing to donate additional equipment/trails. The type of homes that will be <br /> built in the proposed development will be similar to the homes in Lakeland Hills, or better. Mr. <br /> March continued, stating that if Mr. Carlson were to connect a trail to the Anoka County trail <br /> system and bring it up the west edge of Centerville Road, then Gor -em could continue the trail to <br /> Gerald Rehbein's property. Mr. Rehbein wants to donate some of his property to the City for tax <br /> purposes. From Mr. Rehbein's property the trail would go to Ken Carpenter's property. Mr. <br /> Carpenter opposes a trail behind his property. His home is behind his business, and he already has <br /> concerns about a possible trail. Beyond Mr. Carpenter's property, the trail could run along the <br /> Industrial Park and cross 20 Avenue at any point. The larger issue is crossing the interstate. <br /> Previously Council was opposed to a Green Way Corridor; however, with the new Council they <br /> may be more receptive. Mr. Sweeney mentioned that the Anoka County Highway Department <br /> has the bridge going over 35E on their "to do" list. <br /> Mr. March suggested that the Park and Recreation Committee send a letter to Lino Lakes and <br /> Hugo stating that Centerville would like to see a trail system run across 35E connecting the <br /> communities and allowing for future destination points. <br /> Mr. LeBlanc volunteered to draft a letter to the appropriate parties, and submit it to Ms. Lien to <br /> include in the packet for review at the November meeting. <br /> 3 <br />