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~ City Council Minutes April 22, 1985 Page Three Councilmember Williams noted that using a ratio of space to cost that the utility share of the building, of the City Hall would be approximately $105,000. Additional discussion ensued concerning what should be done with the existing utility building. In conclusion Mayor Hinkle asked that the Utility Commission have an appraisal prepared. Councilmember Williams noted that the utility operation should be in- cluded in the City Hall. Commissioner Duitsman noted that the commissioner members needed to plan for further future needs. Mayor Hinkle then asked the commission members if the previous quoted price of $2,000 per acre was firm. Commission members indicated that they could possibly reconsider that quotation. Mayor Hinkle noted that the City Council should determine the location of the public works garage tonight and that the cost of the property may have some bearing on its location. At this point the Utility Commissioners left to consider the site quotation. Mayor Hinkle noted that other matters on the agenda should be discussed. 5. Spring MPWA Conference COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THATSUPERTINTENDENT,PHIL HALS BE GRANTED PERMISSION TO ATTEND THE MPWA SPRING CONFERENCE. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 6. Softball Fees A memo was presented by Supertintendent, Phil Hals and was discussed briefly. He explained the rationale used in establishing fees for field use. COUNCILMHMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO SUPPORT THE FEE SCHEDULE AS PROPOSED IN MR. HALS MEMO DATED APRIL 19TH. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 7. Lion's Park Easement This matter was explained by Supertintendent, Phil Hals indicating the need for obtaining access easement. Supertintendent, Phil Hals explained his activities and attempt to obtain such an easement. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT AS PROPOSED IN MR. HALS MEMO DATED APRIL 19TH. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. At 8:55 p.m. the Utility Commission Members rejoined the Council meeting. Commissioner Don Kettner noted that the site was marginal property and that the City budget is tight. He indicated that the commission members would approve a transfer cost of $10,000 for 10 acres provided that a twenty foot easement around the perimeter was retained for utility purposes. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE BE LOCATED ON THE UTILITYSITE,THAT 10 ACRES OF LAND BE PURCHASED FROM THE UTILITIES COMMISSION WITH THE APPROPRIATE EASEMENTS GRANTED ON THE PERIMETER. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0.