Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/12/1989

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On May 23, 1989, City Council directed City Staff to proceed with the negotiated purchase of necessary lands for the extension of 180th Avenue Northwest and to proceed in the event of successful purchase, the vacation of portions of the cul-de-sac, which would become unnecessary in the event of the street extension. The subdivider of Gordon's Gardens 2nd Addition would assume financial responsibility for the negotiated purchase and also the restoration of the cul-de-sac prior to vacation to those benefitting property owners residing outside of the proposed subdivision. In addition, Mr. Gordon stated that he was agreeable to providing easements for the continued extension of 180th Avenue Northwest to the South. On June 16, 1989, a letter was sent to Kenneth R. and M.K. Lewandowski, the affected property owners for the possible negotiated land purchase. The City is awaiting a meeting with the Lewandowski's. The have indicated that they desire a set time for such a meeting, due to conflicts in their work schedule. On July 17, 1989, a follow-up letter was sent to Kenneth R. and M.K. Lewandowski. In addition, several telephone inquiries have been made. No response has been made. On August 28, 1989, Harley Gordon applied for a full subdivision and provided a modified sketch plan which included seven (7) lots. On September 5, 1989, the Ramsey Planning and Zoning Commission approved the sketch plan for Gordon's Gardens 2nd Addition contingent upon the plat being modified to remove the cul-de- sac and indicate a through street, lot being reconfigured to meet the 200 foot frontage requirement and the City proceeding with condemnation action to acquire property necessary to extend 180th Avenue N.W. to the boundary of Gordon's Gardens 2nd Addition. In mid-September, after consideration of development cost, Harley Gordon submitted a minor subdivision of Gordon's Gardens 2nd Addition which n ow consists of three (3) lots. Recommendation: Staff recommends sketch plan approval of Gordon's Gardens 2nd Addition contingent upon comments and stipulations as stated in the City Engineer's review dated September 26, 1989. Staff recommends that cash in the amount of One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,820.00) ($26,000 x .07) be used to satisfy the park dedication requirement. Commission Action: Motion to accept cash in the amount of One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,820.00), which is seven percent (7%) of the raw land value, as satisfaction of the park dedication requirement. Motion to approve/deny/table sketch plan approval of Gordon's Gardens 2nd Addition as stipulated in the City Engineer's review dated September 26, 1989. Review Checklist: City Administrator City Attorney iX City Engineer . X Community Development Director X Chief of Police Finance Officer Planning & Zoning Commission Park & Recreation Commission X