Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES <br />Parks & Recreation Commission <br />August 4, 1994 <br />Wehrle stated that at least the property owners know that <br />the Commission would like to acquire a portion of their land <br />for a trail and if the land is ever sold, that information <br />can be passed on to whomever owns the land in the future. <br />Wehrle told Mr. McNamara that the Commission is interested <br />in possibly purchasing approximately loo feet of the <br />northern portion of his land on Jackson Street for a park. <br />McNamara stated that he would be willing to sell or lease <br />his land for a park. <br />The Director asked McNamara if he had any immediate plans <br />for the property. McNamara stated that the land is zoned <br />residential and is currently for sale. He stated that he is <br />negotiating right now with a party who is interested in <br />developing something in the spring. <br />Wehrle stated that he would be concerned about what the <br />development would be in relationship to a park development <br />on a piece of that property. McNamara indicated that the <br />development would be residential. <br />Remerowski asked if the land has been plotted yet. McNamara <br />stated that it has not been. However, the land has been <br />surveyed. Wehrle asked how many acres the parcel was. <br />McNamara indicated that it was five to six acres. Wehrle <br />asked if McNamara was aware of the City's park land <br />dedication ordinance. McNamara stated that he understands <br />that he could dedicate land or pay the park charge. <br />Wehrle stated that he would talk to the City Administrator <br />on how to proceed with looking at a specific piece of <br />McNamara's land for a potential park and would check on <br />whether it is feasible or not. <br />Wehrle stated that he has reviewed the letter that was <br />submitted by the property owners on the proposed trail under <br />the NSP power lines. He indicated that he also is concerned <br />with the Edgerton Street crossing. However, he felt <br />liability is not an issue since the City would assume all <br />liability in conjunction with the trail. He stated that <br />this would be written into any agreement for an easement <br />that is made with the property owners. <br />Richard Heinel presented pictures of his property for the <br />Commission members to review. He stated that he grows <br />vegetables on his land for his livelihood, and a trail would <br />split his vegetables in half. Richard Heinel asked what the <br />Commission would do if the property owners were not <br />interested in a trail on their land. Remerowski stated that <br />the Commission does not want an easement from the property <br />owners if they do not want it. He stated that if the <br />-3- <br />