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City Council Minutes February 24, 1992 Page 7 -------------------- . Zack Johnson addressed the question regarding the E & 0 Tool site. He indicated that the E & 0 Tool site was reviewed as one of the possible sites for a City Hall. He indicated the site was not large enough to accommodate setbacks and parking requit'ements for the entire City Hall and community center complex. Mayor Tralle addressed the issue regarding placing the City Hall facility in Lion's Park. Mayor Tralle indicated that Lion's Park is a peat bog and it would not be feasible to building a City facility on that site. The City Council recessed at 9:07 and reconvened at 9:18 p.m. . Councilmember Schuldt stated that the lakeshore property is zoned R-1, single-family zoning. He indicated that if the City did not accept the gift from Mr. Gospodor, there would be no guarantee that a future Council would not rezone the lakeshore property. He further indicated that if the City had accepted only the gift from Mr. Gospodor, Orono Road would still be moved further to the south. He stated this was because of an agreement with the City, County, and Mr. Gospodor a number of years ago to allow Mr. Gospodor to replat the lake property into residential lots. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that the City does not own the current building they are located in, therefore, the City is annually using tax payer's money for the building. He further stated that the City Hall facility and Police Station need more space. He indicated that the new facility will not be financed through tax money. Councilmember Schuldt stated that after looki'ng at all the sites, he felt this was the best viable site for the money. Councilmember Kropuenske stated that a lot of time and planning has gone into the proposed ci ty hall facility. He stated that the City Council has thoroughly considered what is needed for the community to allow adequate space for growth into the future and also to protect the lake. He further indicated that the City is not asking to raise taxes to build the project. Councilmember Kropuenske stated that he felt the City is bringing the best project possible to the citizens without increasing taxes. Councilmember Dietz questioned what would happen if the City decided to move the project back from the lakeshore 25 to 50 feet. Zack Johnson indicated that it would probably cost the City about $30,000 more to move the property back 25 feet. Councilmember Dietz suggested moving the building back 25 feet and further stated that he felt the location is the best site out of all the locations considered. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he is pleased to see there are a number of people concerned about the community. He indicated that he felt it would be best to move the facilities back 25 feet from the lakeshore and continue on with the project. . Mayor Tralle supported moving the facilities back from the lakeshore. He stated there is a need in the community for young people to recreate, and he will do all he can to get phase I of the community center on a public referendum in 1994.