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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-08 Min - Board SPECIAL MEETING May 8, 1989 The special joint meeting of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District and the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District was called to order by TDPUD President Maass at 7: 35 P.M. in the TDPUD Board Room. ROLL CALL: Directors Aguera, Corbett, Sutton, White and Maass were present from the PUD; Directors Fish, Krieger and Flanagan and Manager Steve Randall of the TDR&PD were present. EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Peter L. Holzmeister. CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Counsel John Phelps. OTHERS PRESENT: Charlie White, Jack McCormick, Rick Ingebritson and Jim Westphal were among those present. JOINT MEETING WITH BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TRUCKEE DONNER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT TO CONSIDER PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ACQUIRING DONNER LAKE PROPERTY The Chairman noted that, at its last meeting, the TDPUD Board made the decision to assist the Park District with financing the purchase of property adjacent to the West End Beach. The land is currently in escrow, and it was the intent of the Park District to initiate a condemnation action, he said. The buyer is planning to divide the property into four residential parcels. Counsel Phelps advised that he is representing the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District in this matter, and the PUD is consulting with Dennis DeCuir of the McDonough firm. The Chairman of the Recreation and Park District Board advised that the Board of Supervisors denied their request to file condemnation proceedings and they are now requesting that the PUD consider initiating the filing. Manager Holzmeister has asked Counsel DeCuir for an opinion as to whether it is possible for the PUD to condemn land for recreational purposes and make it available to the Park District and, given the Park District' s commercial interest rate limitations, if they would be able to pay a higher rate to the PUD. Mr. DeCuir is researching the matter and will provide a written response to the District. Jack McCormick of McCormick Realty, the realtor who represents the buyer of the property in question and is also a Donner Lake resident, noted that the property has been available for five years. He said the Park District already owns two miles of beach- front property; this parcel is only 200 feet. He mentioned the limited parking at the West End Beach and expressed concern about creating more hazardous, congested conditions. It was his opinion 1 • that it would be more advantageous for the Park District to develop some of their other properties. Charlie White, Donner Lake homeowner and real estate salesman, agreed with Mr. McCormick and stated he thinks the Park District could spend their money more wisely. He said making more land available to the public at this location would increase the traffic on South Shore Drive. Jim Westphal, a realtor associated with McCormick Realty and a past president of the Donner Lake Property Owners Association, said Mr. McCormick's comments reflect the concerns of the Donner Lake property owners. Director Maass advised that he would place the matter on the May 15 meeting agenda for informational purposes. The Park District will be discussing the item further at their May 17 meeting. The joint meeting with the Recreation and Park District was adjourned at 8 : 44 P.M. and the TDPUD Board continued with the other special meeting agenda item. CLOSED SESSION - HIRSCHDALE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - CONSIDERATION OF SETTLING DISPUTE WITH JOE SUTER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY The Board adjourned to closed session at 8: 45 P.M. to discuss the Hirschdale arbitration and threatened litigation pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9 (a) and 54956.9 (b) (1) . RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION The meeting was returned to public session at 9 : 42 P.M. Relating to the Hirschdale water system improvements, Director Corbett moved that the Board authorize legal counsel to deliver to Joe Suter a check in the amount of $67, 974 . 29 and a check in the amount of $6, 000 to the trust account of Brad Elley (Mr. Suter° s attorney) . He noted that the $6, 000 may not be released to Joe Suter until the District is satisfied that the pump and the paving has been repaired; Mr. Elley is to sign a letter agreeing to that condition. Director White seconded the motion. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. The Chairman noted that personnel matters were also discussed during closed session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, Director White moved that the meeting be adjourned at 9: 44 P.M. ; seconded by 2 Director Corbett. All Directors, aye, by voice vote. SO MOVED. TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT i4keS A. Maass, Pr siden j Prepared by _ . Susan M. Craig, Deputy District C rk smc i 3