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Approved October 2, 2020 DeGardner stated that the City acquired the property in the 90's not knowing what would happen in the area with the rest of the trails and connections. He stated that there is no current or future public purpose for the property. Huelman agreed and stated that it is not in the best interest of the City to maintain a property that is not a benefit to the whole community. Roering stated that he had put in the retaining wall for his property expecting that the trail would go in. He stated that they had spent $4,500 on the retaining wall. He continued that if he didn't have the retaining wall he would not have a problem getting into his backyard. DeGardner stated that City approved the construction on properties based on what the builder submits as their plan. The City approved the building and grading plan when the plans were submitted. There is correspondence from June, 1996 between the City Engineer and the Builder stating that the basement elevation was too high and didn't conform to the preliminary grading plan. Therefore, the builder included plans for the retaining wall. Gooder stated that it sounded like the Park Board is in favor of vacating the land (dividing it between property owners) and that neither owner planned to install a fence that would prevent rear yard access for either property owner. Norton stated that he was in favor of the City vacating the property. Roering stated he was in favor of the City vacating the property. Huelman asked for a motion to vacate the land. Gooder made the motion, Nordlund seconded it. Motioned passed by all Park Board Members voting to vacate the land. Recommendation will be made to City Council to vacate the land. 7. Park Updates: A. Woods Edge Park Rick DeGardner, Director of Public Services, updated the Park Board on Woods Edge Park. He stated that Woods Edge Park is a neighborhood park adjacent to the YMCA on regional park property. This park creates a more "natural" type feel that aesthetically fits with the natural surroundings. In June, parks staff (along with a certified playground installer) installed the playground equipment. The engineered wood fiber was delivered the following week. Parks Department staff will continue to create natural play elements including a fort building area, log balance beams, and wooden steps. The playground is currently open for public use. Park Board Members commented that the park looked good and John Nordlund, Park Board Member, stated that he visited the park about a week ago and the wood logs are now at the park. B. 12th Avenue Trail Update: Page 3