RES 1985-12 - 000050660
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RFSMUTICN NO. 12 - 1985
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WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has 9.8 acres of designated neighborhood parkland
which is presently underdeveloped; and
WHEREAS, there is the potential for development of a multi -use perk facility
at the Meadowlands location if certain soil and water table problems can be
studied and resolved; and
WHEREAS, it is possible to develop six new residential lots on the east side
of this park parcel; and
WHEREAS, the funds from the sale of these new residential lots could be used
to pay for improvements to the Meadowlands Park; and
WHEREAS, the overall plan for development of this area supports the proposed
layout of Oakley Street which would service the new residential lots; and
WHEREAS, Oakley Street and 67th Street should be extended to service the new
residential lots with the development of the Meadowlands Park project; and
WHEREAS, 68th Avenue is a designated M.S. A.S. street and as such could be
improved using M.S.A.S. funds and that as part of an M.S.A.S. project on this
street certain drainage facilities could be constructed using M.S.A.S. funds;
and
WHEREAS, there are also certain park funds which could be used to assist with
the development of this project.
NGW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley,
Anoka County, Minnesota as follows:
1. That the Council authorizes a study of the potential for improvement of
Meadowlands Park.
2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to select a consultant to study
and design the proposed Meadowlands Park.
3. That the Staff is authorized to improve Meadowlands Park with funds raised
from the sale of the six residential lots on the east side of the Park,
M. S. A. S. funds and other available park funds.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 25TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1985.
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WILLIAM J. NE - YOR