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Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
RESOLUTION 05-61
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND OPTION AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT COUNTY FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 39 ACRES OF PROPERTY WITHIN SPRING LAKE PARK
FOR COMMUNITY PLAY FIELD PURPOSES.
Motion By: Fleming Second By: LeMair
WHEREAS, the County owns Spring Lake Regional Park ("Park") within Scott County which consists of
approximately 345 acres; and
WHEREAS,
the City desires to obtain approximately thirty-nine (39) acres of cropped park land in the northwest
corner of the Park from the County in order to address a deficiency in active recreational area for
community play fields identified in a 2004 study by Ingraham and Associates; and
WHEREAS,
as part of the consideration for the County transferring a portion of Spring Lake Park to the City, the
County desires to obtain approximately three (3) wetland areas, containing approximately 51 acres
adjacent to the Park to be included within the Park boundaries; and
WHEREAS,
the terms, conditions and consideration for this transaction are set forth in a Purchase Agreement
and Option Agreement as identified in that certain City Council Staff Report, Item 10C, dated April 4,
2005; and
WHEREAS,
the transaction will not create any permanent net loss of acreage to the Park, will allow the park land
to be used to its best advantage, and will provide land for the development of community play fields
to address an identified need within the City of Prior Lake.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter into the Purchase Agreement and Option
Agreement identified herein for the acquisition of approximately 39 acres of property within Spring Lake Park
for the future development of community play fields.
3. Funds for this transaction in an amount not to exceed $866,400.00 shall be drawn from the Capital Park Fund.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF APRIL, 2005.
YES NO
Hau~len x Hau~en
Flemin~l x Flemin~l
LeMair x LeMair
Petersen x Petersen
Zieska x Zieska
City Manager, City of Prior Lake
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