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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 1995 Morelan pointed out that the Park & Recreation Commission has not seen the third option, and he would like their comments on it. Fahey felt the only difference was that there were 7 lots rather than 8. Moser reported that the Park & Recreation Commission reviewed both the concept he submitted and the one drawn by Bill Sanders. The Commission preferred Sanders' plan. Option 3 is relatively the same as Sanders~ plan except for the number of lots. The Planner pointed out that even if the land trade does not go forward, the property can be developed with 7 lots under Option 3. Morelan felt the issue was how much does the City want to do the land trade, which would result in a 9 lot development versus 7. Morelan also pointed out the need to get the necessary park land on the south in order to connect the City's trail. Option 3 would result in that connection. Morelan felt that the Park & Recrea~ion Commission should look at this option and determine whether the City should trade or retain the triangular piece of park property. The City Administrator pointed out that there have been comments that this triangular piece of property does not have much use to the City from a park standpoint. The Administrator felt it appropriate for the Commission to take a look at Option 3. It was pointed out that under Option 3, the City could proceed with a trade and still collect a cash park dedication fee for each of the individual lots. Pedersen pointed out that it would be necessary to determine what that park land is worth. Fahey asked the time frame for the development. Moser replied that the developer would like to start in the spring. Pedersen pointed out that there are a lot of trees on the park property, and suggested that perhaps the City should retain the property to preserve the trees. 3