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April 21, 1980 I Page 4 I Mr. Dingle aSk~d what the liability was to the Recreation Board if an held at the pa k was sponsored by another organization. Mayor Madsen cated that the City has general liability insurance. ~ event indi- Mr. Dingle indicated that the softball field scheduling was being handled by the Softball Association and at this time there were two nights open, Monday night one field is available, and Friday night both fields are available for public use. Mr. Dingle indicated that the Recreation Board recommended that the Duerr-Gruepner field be reverted back to a full-fledged baseball field to be used by the Elk River Red Devils, and at this time, they had no cost figures to the revision of the field to a baseball field. Mayor Madsen indi- cated that the Street Superintendent should be involved in the consideration of changing the softball field to a baseball facility and that this should be one of the goals of the City of Elk River. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MARLON GLIVES TO THE RECREATION BOARD. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0. 9. Public Safety Recommendation Regarding Purchase of Property The City Administrator indicated that the Public Safety Committee had made a recommendation to the City Council to purchase the two lots adjoining the existing fire station from George and Loretta Moos. Mayor Madsen asked what the legal procedure would be in the purchase of the lots. The City Adminis- trator indicated that he would discuss the process of preparing the legal documents with the City attorney, Dave Sellergren, and also suggested the City of Elk River secure an appraisal of the land. Mayor Madsen indi- cated that the cost of the land could only be spread over a five year period. Councilman Otto suggested an appraisal of the land be secured before legal documents are drawn. The City Administrator indicated that Ty Bishoff would be capable of providing that appraisal. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF THE TWO LOTS ADJACENT TO THE CITY'S EXISTING FIRE STATION, SUBJECT TO AN APPRAISAL AND A FIVE YEAR PAY PERIOD. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0. 10. Consider Administrator's Update A. Old Highway #101 Bridge Project The City Administrator indicated he had communicated with the Wright County engineer regarding the j~nt-powers agreement. Larry Koenig, Wright County engineer, indicated that Joint-powers agreement was with their attorney and would be completed and forwarded to the City of Elk River's attorney. B. Orono Dam The City Administrator indicated the City had been approached by persons interested in refurbishing the plant. It was their suggestion that the City repair the building and they would refurbish the hydro generation equipment. The City engineer, CHZM Hill, and City Administrator suggested this option not be exercised as if may jeopardize the funding of the dam rehabilitation project, delay construction, and would result in a marginal power operation at best. The City Administrator indicated that persons have been interested in buying the hydro units and turbines at the price of $2,500. He further indicated that he had requested the individuals interested to submit proposals for the purchase of the hydro units and turbines, which would in turn be submitted to the Council.