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June 3, 1980 Page 2 6. Karst Conditional Use Permit The City Administrator indicated that the Planning Commission had given approval of a conditional use permit for Mr. Daniel Karst to place a mobile home on 22878 Elk Lake Road with a two year limitation on the conditional use permit. COUNCIL- MAN TOTH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO DANIEL KARST WITH A TWO YEAR LIMITATION. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED4~0. 7. Acquisition of ParkLand Mayor Madsen indicated that on the corner of Fresno Street and l82nd Avenue there was a two acre parcel of land that the neighborhood residents were asking the City Council to acquire as a neighborhood park. Mayor Madsen further indi- cated the land was basically too low to build homes on and, therefore, was left vacant. Mayor Madsen asked what was the general interest for the use of the two acre parcel for a neighborhood park. Mr. Gary Carlson, representing the home owners in the area, indicated the neighbors were interested in volunteering to put some sand boxes, some climbing apparatus, and general playground equipment, even the possibility of a ball diamond. Mayor Madsen indicated their suggested use of the area would be for children of all ages and he felt the park should be designed for either one group or another. Mayor Madsen further indicated he could not support the purchase of the parcel if it was to be developed in that manner, and that he had no problem with purchasing the park if it would be developed for small children. Councilman Otto's concerns were who would outfit the park and what happens to the park when the kids grow up if it is developed as a tot park. The City Administrator indicated that the park would consist of a lot of green area for playing frisbee, catch, and so forth, and that the residents would be willing to donate time and equipment to developing some sand boxes and climbing apparatus for the smaller children. General discussion was carried on regarding the City's responsibility if injury occurred in the park and the problems of the City maintaining the park. Councilman Toth asked the price of the park. The City Administrator indicated the home owners had approached Mr. Irv Moldenhauer, owner of the two acre parcel, for purchase of the land by the City. The City Administrator further indicated Mr. Moldenhauer had indicated he would give it to the City for the back taxes which were approximately $200. Councilman Otto asked if the land was purchased through the park dedication funds and the City found it was a problem to maintain, could it be sold or changed into another use. The City Administrator indicated that if it was purchased through park dedication funds, it would have a park. Councilman Otto asked if the parcel could be purchased through general funds and then if necessary it could be changed to another use or sold. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF THE TWO ACRE PARCEL AT THE CORNER OF FRESNO STREET AND l82ND AVENUE WITH GENERAL FUND MONIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL OF THE BACK TAXES BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0. 8. Street Lighting Policy The City Administrator indicated that at this time the City did not have a policy established for the installation of new street lights and what standards were to be applied, and further asked for some general discussion in the development of a policy for street lighting~ Mr. Bill Patenaude, of the Municipal Utilities, appeared before the Council to discuss the current policy and provide input into developing a policy for the City. Councilman Duitsman indicated he felt that a . hearing was necessary for each street light to determine who wanted it and who didn't, and further indicated that he felt street lighting was an urban benefit and should be an urban policy. The City Administrator indicated that street