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River <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> <br />February 22, 2002 <br /> <br />FILE GOPY <br /> <br />Pastor Percy Kallevig <br />Grace Assembly of God Church <br />16829 Highway 10 <br />P.O. Box 58 <br />Elk River MN 55330 <br /> <br />Dear Pastor Kallevig: <br /> <br />Thank you for your letter dated February 11, 2002 outlining the church's position for the sale of <br />land to the City. City staff, including Patrick Klaers, City Administrator; Lori Johnson, Director <br />of Finance; Terry Maurer, City Engineer, and I reviewed your request on February 21, 2002. We <br />carefull7 evaluated the items delineated in your letter and have come to the conclusion that we <br />cannot meet the items requested in your letter. <br /> <br />The City Council authorized staff to enter into negotiations for 10 acres of land at $145,000 <br />($14,500 per acre). The additional items you have requested in your letter go well beyond the <br />original offer proposed by Pastor Mike Olson. In addition, several items you have requested <br />clearly violate City policy; specifically paying for SAC and WAC fees on behalf of a private entity <br />within the City. <br /> <br />We would like to continue negotiations on the following offer: (1) purchase 10.5 acres of land <br />for $145,000 in cash and (2) process the preliminary and final plat at the City's cost. We will <br />adjust the amount of park land line as noted on the attached drawing. The City does not intend <br />to provide access to the park property from Twin Lakes Road, and will provide access to the <br />park from the Royal Oaks Ridge subdivision to the west. <br /> <br />If you find that this offer is unacceptable and desire the pursuit other options, we understand <br />this. The City, however, does wish to provide a park for the neighborhood, and hopes that an <br />agreement can be reached for the sale of land. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to <br />inform me as to the church's intentions. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please <br />feel free to contact me at 763/441-4902. <br /> <br /> Michele McPherson <br /> Director of Planning <br />Phone: 763.441.7420 <br />Fax: 763.441.7425 <br /> <br />www. ci.elk-fiver, mn.us <br /> <br /> <br />