12-21-1981 Special1
~~ CITY OF RICHFIELD
SPECIAL MEETING - LEGION LAKE STUDY
December 21, 1981
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The City Council of the City of Richfield met in special session on_December 21,
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1981 at 5;30 p.m. in the council chambers of the city hall.
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~~ Mayor Priebe called the meeting to order at 5:43 p.m.
Present; Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Priebe
Absent; Hassenstab (Arrived at 7:05 p.m.)
City Manager Karl Nollenberger described the purpose of the meeting as an
opportunity for the council to review the study done by Setter, Leach and Lindstrom,
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•community center facility at a present school facility operated by the Richfield
School District.
Community Services Director Don Fondrick introduced persons from Setter, Leach
' and Lindstrom who had worked on the study.
Donn Wiski presented highlights and assumptions contained in their study
regarding development options for Legion Lake andjor the East or West Middle Schools.
He indicated that the population mix in the community can be a major factor in
determining the nature of needed adult recreation facilities and that continuous
~ updating of this demographic information should be a part of any future planning
for such facilities.
John Lichen presented more detailed information regarding the potential
adaptation of the middle school buildings for use as a community center.
Sarah Schmanski described various building uses and summarized the need for
evaluation of the physical building, revenue raising capability and cost and
quality of new space prior to making a decision regarding the potential reuse
of the facility..
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Len Christensen, 6516 11th Avenue, expressed opposition to any housing developm
in the area of Legion Lake adjacent to the 11th Avenue/66th Street intersection, but
supported the need for development at Legion Lake. -
- Mrs. Mary Starleaf, 6505 11th Avenue, asked if the s-tudy had considered the
effect of development on the wild life in the Legion Lake area.
Richard Starleaf, 6505 11th Avenue, observed that Legion Lake is the last
- natural area left in Richfield. He stated that development of the site for multifamily
housing would destroy the natural area. He stated support for consolidating any
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~ housing on the site on the west side of the lake area. He further suggested that
• the donor of the land had intended it to be used for park purposes.
-< `' Councilmembers asked questions and discussed the necessity of any facility
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~ ~- - Councilmember Hassenstab arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that the-staff spend no more time
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins,-Ludeman. Nays - Priebe. Abstain - Hassenstab.
Carried.
Councilmember Hassenstab explained his abstention. on the basis of his not being
involved in much of the discussion.
Art Cole, of 11th Avenue, questioned how any residential uses could be
located in a park.
The council requested that a timetable be set for consideration of Legion
Lake improvements.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Priebe that the meeting .adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date Approved: December 28, 1981•
yce L. Wilde Acting City Clerk
Karl Nollenberger City Manager