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City Council Minutes October 7, 1991 Page 6 e Lori Johnson updated the Council regarding the Truth in Taxation Law. She distributed a copy of the notice that will be published in the Elk River Star News, advertising the public hearing. It was noted that the City net tax levy which will be published shows a sligth decrease. The City Administrator reviewed the possible financing for City Capital Projects that are not related to the General Fund budget as outlined in his 10/3/91 memo. Community Education/Recreation Fields Discussion was held regarding the Community Education City recreation fields. The City Administrator suggested using 1991 and 1992 NSP funds, in the amount of $169,000 for this project. The City Council concurred. City Hall Site Purchase The City Administrator suggested that the City use the 1993-1995 NSP funds, of approximately $280,000, to fund the City Hall site purchase. He stated that if the Ci ty uses the NSP funds through 1995, future funding for. park and recreation projects must be very carefully considered. e It was the consensus of the City Council to use the 1993-1995 NSP funds to fund the City Hall site purchase. Woodland Trails Park The City Administrator indicated that there is a 3 acre site containing a home, located between the golf course and the Woodland Trails Park. The City Administrator questioned whether the Council felt it would be best for the City to pursue the purchase of this property. He indicated that the property is the access into the park, and that there would be a possibility that the golf course would be willing to purchase the property from the City when they had funds available. He further stated that the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the issue and recommended that the City not pursue this land purchase. The Council felt it would be best for the City to pursue the purchase of this property. It was the consensus of the Council to have the City Administrator contact Mr. Nord and inform him that the City is interested in pursuing the purchase. Old City Hall Site e Discussion was held regarding the future of old City Hall site and the possibility of a municipal liquor store on the site. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he is concerned with the traffic congestion at the site. Councilmember Kropuenske indicated that he is also concerned with the traffic on the corner and will not vote to put a liquor store or retai I operation on the corner because of the congestion it would cause. Mayor Tralle stated that he felt it would be best for the City