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Page 4 City Council Minutes June 29. 1987 e Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Mulrooney regarding a job description for an economic development coordinator. It was the consensus that this was the number one priority at the present time. Councilmember Holmgren indicated concerns regarding the need for an economic development coordinator. Mr. Mulrooney responded by stating that background work could be done by checking with various people and groups in the community to get a feel for the need for such a position. 9. Liquor Store Face Lift The City Administrator indicated that Fritz Dolejs. Liquor Store Manager has requested permission to proceed with getting cost estimates for a face lift for the Northbound Liquor Store. Councilmember Holmgren stated he would like to see an entryway added to conserve on energy. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the Liquor Store Manager to proceed with the face lift of Northbound Liquor Store. 11. Wilderness Park e The City Administrator informed the Council that the Lamms have accepted the City's offer of $144.000 at 9% interest to be paid over a 10 year period for approximately 160 acres of land to be used for park property. The City Administrator further indicated that Staff has determined that financing can be arranged through various methods. He indicated that $20.000 down payment will come from Park Dedication Fund. He further indicated that the City will pay 1/2 of the survey cost. also legal fees arranging the payment terms. title check etc. will be paid for through park dedication fees. He noted that of the $19.000 yearly payment. $5.000 will be come from park dedication fees. $9.000 from Capital Projects Fund (with this figure decreasing to $6.000 after 1990). $5.000 from General Fund (to be increased to $8.000 in 1990). Discussion was held regarding the possibility of selling part of the land to the Elk River Country Club. It was the consensus of the Council to accept the proposed pay plan for the park land. 12. Orono Park Pay Phone The City Administrator indicated that Staff has determined that the installation of a pay phone at Orono Park would cost $125 with a monthly fee of $55. Discussion was held regarding the pros and cons of having a pay phone in the park. Discussion was further held regarding the fact that the most use of the phone would come from softball leagues. Because of this. discussion was held regarding the City paying half the bill and the softball leagues paying the other half. e It was the consensus of the Council not to make any decision on this item until further figures were available from Staff.