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City Council Minutes September 19, 1983 Page Fifteen The City Administrator indicated that an elm tree in the City's right-of-way in front of Mrs. Pipenhagen's home, has been taken down. The City Administrator in- dicated that Mrs. Pipenhagen wants the tree replaced. Discussion was carried on regarding the replacement of the tree and the cost for replacing the tree. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City of Elk River would pay Mrs. Pipenhagen $50 for the replacement of the tree. B. Lion's Park The City Administrator indicated that considerable amount of information has been gathered regarding the soils in the peat bog area and based upon: that in- formation gathered from Braun Engineering and Phil Ha1s' soil investigation, in order to fully utilize the park, the City would have to do some significant de- velopment work. The City Administrator indicated that the soils engineer has recommended that the City place a two-foot cap of granular materials over all of the existing peat bog area. The City Administrator indicated that the two- foot layer is necessary to support any type of structure such as pathways, park- ing, play area, or any other facilities. The City Administrator indicated that approximately 20 acres would have to be covered with a two-foot layer and this cost would range from $100,000 to $200,000 or even greater. The City Admini- strator indicated that with the high cost of development, the acquisition price originally discussed for the park of $140,000 is not feasible at this time for park development. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Clem Darkenwa1d and Mr. Bud Houlton are disturbed with the information the City has provided them regarding soil tests and development costs, and have suggested that they meet with Counci1member DUitsman, Mayor Hinkle, and members of the Lions Club to discuss some changes in he proposed park. The City Administrator indicated that he felt the deve10p- men costs, with the acquisition price proposed for the property, is just not fea ib1e. Mr. Harold Gramstad, representative of the Elk River Lion's Club, indicated that the Lions's Club would consider a different configuration of the park, as the Lion's Club is very interested in the peat bog area as a park. Mr. Gramstad further indicated that if the development costs would be as high as proposed, the Lion's Club would realize that a park in the bog area may not be feasible and would consider locating a park elsewhere within the City of Elk River. Discussion was carried on regarding the two-foot cap recommendation from the soils engineer and the cost of placing that two-foot cap. Councilmember Gunkel indi- cated that the City would have to evaluate the merits of a park in that specific area. Discussion was also carried on regarding the Lawcon Grant, as the applic- cation was submitted for the peat bog site as a park. The City Administrator indicated that he would have to see iithe grant was speci- fically for the purchase of that particular site or if the grant could be used for the purchase of another site. The City Administrator indicated that the contract- or's are anxious to start digging the pond area; therefore, some decisions should be made very soon. C. Ordinance Regulating Discharge of Firearms on the Mississippi River This item was postponed to the next City Council Agenda.