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50. Consider Application for a Subtype Forest Acauisition Grant/Public Hearing <br /> Mike Niziolek reviewed the grant proposal to acquire 30 acres of dry subtype oak <br /> forest from the J.L. Shiely Company to be used as an off-road trail system through <br /> • park land. He stated that the total cost of the site acquisition is $90,000. The <br /> grant will cover half of this amount ($45,000) contingent on the city paying the <br /> other half ($45,000). <br /> The City Council discussed funding of the site acquisition. Mayor Duitsman <br /> indicated that the funds would have to come from the Park and Recreation fund <br /> and stated that there is not enough money in that fund to cover all the requests <br /> and needs at the present time. <br /> Special City Council Meeting Page 5 <br /> April 25, 1995 <br /> Councilmember Dietz indicated his concern regarding the need for bailfields in z <br /> the City of Elk River. <br /> Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. <br /> Phil Johnson stated that the area is very beautiful and that he is in favor of the <br /> city acquiring the land. <br /> Charles Blood, 12263 Ridgewood Drive, indicated he supports the city purchasing j <br /> the property. He indicated that the city needs to preserve its forest and wildlife <br /> land. <br /> Councilmember Farber indicated his support toward the city matching the grant <br /> fund money. <br /> Robin Tuttle stated that the applicant of the grant must address how the <br /> matching funds would be acquired. <br /> Mayor Duitsman indicated that any funding needed will be competing with <br /> athletic fields. He further indicated that he can support moving forward with the <br /> grant application, but the issue of funding must be brought back to the Park and <br /> Recreation Commission for a recommendation to the City Council. <br /> There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Duitsman closed the <br /> public hearing. <br /> COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO SUPPORT THE NATURAL AND SCENIC <br /> • GRANT PROPOSAL ACQUISITION OF DRY SUBTYPE OAK FOREST WITH THE FUNDING <br /> TO COME FROM PARK DEDICATION FUNDS. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED <br /> THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Dietz opposed. <br />