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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />OCTOBER 25, 1995 <br />The Administrator reported the Commission felt the <br />McNamara site was a superior location. There have been <br />some preliminary discussions with Mr. McNamara on the <br />City's acquisition of a portion of his land. <br />Scalze pointed out that the City has been approached by <br />Mr. Don Rue requesting that he be allowed to purchase <br />the trapezoid parcel for additional parking. Scalze <br />stated that in considering that request, it was thought <br />that the neighborhood may be better served by locating <br />a park on the McNamara site. <br />Leo asked if that was a viable alternative. <br />Fahey noted that the survey results show no interest in <br />a park on the trapezoid parcel. Whether a park is <br />development on the McNamara property is uncertain at <br />this point. If the City decides to pursue the McNamara <br />site, at a minimum a portion of the property will be <br />earmarked for park purposes while the City continues to <br />pursue the purchase. <br />Leo felt a park on the McNamara site may be viable. He <br />also pointed out the number of new homes recently <br />developed in the area and the fact that there are a <br />number of little children in the neighborhood. Leo <br />felt a small neighborhood park in the area would be <br />beneficial for the community. <br />John Goswitz, 27 Maple Lane, asked if the City intended <br />to retain a walking path to the Water Works property. <br />Fahey replied that that was correct. <br />Goswitz suggested that there be fencing along the <br />walking easement to keep children from wandering into <br />the industrial park parking lot. <br />Fahey suggested that that issue be considered by the <br />Park & Recreation Commission. <br />Goswitz stated that he supported the sale of the <br />trapezoid parcel since he believe it would not be a <br />good location for a park. There are a lot of children <br />in the neighborhood in the 4 to 8 years of age range. <br />A park on the McNamara property would be preferred <br />since it is more visible. Goswitz stated that his <br />concern was with the kind of park that would be <br />developed. <br />Fahey replied that development details have not been <br />5 <br />