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City Council Minutes December 19, 1983 Page Six seven and one-half acre~ as the so-called improvements-on the seven and one- half acres would not be of benefit to the County. The City Administrator indicated that the County has indicated that there is nothing of value with regard to improvements on the seven and one-half acres and further indicated that the County is willing to pay the same price to the City as to the Gospodors. The City Administrator indicated that he felt $30,000 was a fair price for the seven and one-half acres. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt it was important to cooperate with the County in the land transactions, as it could provide for a good working relationship between the County and the City with regard to the fairgrounds and the ball fields and parking areas. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SEVEN AND ONE-HALF ACRES OF PROPERTY TO THE COUNTY FOR A PRICE OF $30,000. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. B. Lion's Park Construction The City Administrator indicated that he had met with Mr. Bud Houlton, and his group regarding the design of the park. The City Administrator then reviewed the latest concept of the park design submitted by Sharon Roe of of Zack Johnson and Associates for the City Council. General discussion was carried on regarding the location of the open fields, the shelter, the bandshell and the berms. It was the consensus of the City Council that some changes be made to the most recent plan submitted by Sharon Roe of Zack Johnson's office. The City Administrator indicated that he would review those changes as suggested by the City Council with City staff and Zack Johnson's office. C. January Meeting Date The City Administrator indicated that the first meeting in January would be scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 1984. D. Librarian Resignation The City Administrator indicated that Mary Bender has submitted her resignation as librarian, effective January 6, 1984. The City Administrator indicated that the Great River Regional Library Association has indicated that they want a full-time librarian with a library degree and will fill the librarian position with an interim librarian until they fill the librarian position permanently. E. Library Carpet Replacement Discussion was carried on regarding the replacement of the carpeting in the lobby of the library and in front of the check out desk. Mary Bender sub- mitted two quotations for the carpeting. Discussion was carried on regarding the quotations and the type of carpeting that should be used to replace the carpeting in the library lobby and in front of the check out desk.