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N <br /> �� FILE COPY <br /> t or <br /> lk -�-1 <br /> River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River,MN 55330 <br /> February 22, 2002 <br /> Pastor Percy Kallevig <br /> Grace Assembly of God Church <br /> 16829 Highway 10 <br /> P.O. Box 58 <br /> Elk River MN 55330 <br /> Dear Pastor Kallevig: <br /> Thank you for your letter dated February 11,2002 outlining the church's position for the sale of <br /> land to the City. City staff,including Patrick Klaers,City Administrator;Lori Johnson,Director <br /> of Finance;Terry Maurer,City Engineer,and I reviewed your request on February 21,2002. We <br /> carefully evaluated the items delineated in your letter and have come to the conclusion that we <br /> • cannot meet the items requested in your letter. <br /> The City Council authorized staff to enter into negotiations for 10 acres of land at $145,000 <br /> ($14,500 per acre). The additional items you have requested in your letter go well beyond the <br /> original offer proposed by Pastor Mike Olson. In addition,several items you have requested <br /> clearly violate City policy;specifically paying for SAC and WAC fees on behalf of a private entity <br /> within the City. <br /> We would like to continue negotiations on the following offer: (1)purchase 10.5 acres of land <br /> for $145,000 in cash and (2) process the preliminary and final plat at the City's cost. We will <br /> adjust the amount of park land line as noted on the attached drawing. The City does not intend <br /> to provide access to the park property from Twin Lakes Road, and will provide access to the <br /> park from the Royal Oaks Ridge subdivision to the west. <br /> If you find that this offer is unacceptable and desire the pursuit other options,we understand <br /> this. The City,however,does wish to provide a park for the neighborhood,and hopes that an <br /> agreement can be reached for the sale of land. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to <br /> inform me as to the church's intentions. If yota have any questions regarding this letter,please <br /> feel free to contact me at 763/441-4902. <br /> Sincerely/, . Atto <br /> tqie.1111 Michele McPherson <br /> Director of Planning <br /> Phone: 763.441.7420 <br /> Fax:763.441.7425 <br /> www.ci.elk-rivermn.us <br />