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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 8, 1996 (^ilO - Saga Hill Park Land Acquisition - Continued) It was noted that the earnest money placed on the purchase agreement would be lost if the grant was not accepted Callahan said the City was in the position to move forward with the grant if that was the wish of the Minnesota Land Trust. Leone sa'd she was in favor of that position Jabbour said there was a misunderstanding that the City of Orono was seen as pro development, which was not the case Jabbour said the problem arose with the deadline for the application and the lack of being privileged to reviev'.ing the conditions of the grant He wanted to clarify the issue, noting it w ould have been easier if all of the information had been laid out earlier Leone responded that the process was complicated and drawn out Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to draft a letter to the DNR requesting clarification that the grant restrictions apply only to the 11 acre parcel. This correction is to be clarified in writing by the DNR Callahan said he was not anxious to take the 11 acre parcel without acquiring an easement to the 9 5 acre parcel first He noted the possibility of condemnation in order to acquire the casement He also asked that it be clear from the Minnesota Land Trust that the DNR agreement is satisfactory Jabbour responded that there is a time constraint due to the deadline for the purchase agreement Jabbour said the 11 acre acquisition would result in one additional access to the 9 5 acre parcel He suggested moving ahead with the grant and w orking out the details of the easement later. Jabbour said the Minnesota Land Trust is bound by contract to complete the purchase and would convey the title to the City without any other restrictions than the conditions placed by the DNR. 1 he approval would be necessary in advance of receiving the $50,000 Moorse concurred that it was a reimbursement grant. Jabbour amended the motion, Kelley seconded, that the $50,000 be taken from the Park Dedication Fund after receipt of the necessary paperwork from the Minnesota Land Trust regarding said stipulations and the DNR. The deed is to be received from the Minnesota Land Trust at the time when the funds exchange hands Leone clarified that the City would require an azreement stating the Land Trust's agreement to the DNR grant for $50,000 with City ownership of the 11 acre parcel under the conditions placed by the DNR. Callahan as ted Barrett to assist in drafting this agreement letter. Vote; Ayes 5, Nays 0. i 1FA# 1. .