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other items outlined in the presentation were the location of a peninsula across county ditch 25 adjoining Birch Park, wetlands, the trail corridor around Cedar Lake, the most logical place to put the trail, future planning of trail segments and funding mechanisms. Marty said the developer is proposing park dedications as well as a cash dedication for the 72 acre total site area. This would amount to $76,680.44 or a dedication of $613 .44 per lot. Marty Asleson then introduced Kirk Corson, Hokanson Development, to answer any questions the Park Board might have. Kirk Corson opened by saying what he thought had to be accomplished during the evening. He said the area going across the park to the north was not owned by the Park Board and that it was outside of the plat. The first thing to do is get permission from the people that own the land to cross it. He asked if the property owners developed the land, in the future, what kind of impact would it have on the city's development. He also said that if an easement was done and there was an injury on the property the property owner would be liable. If it was condemned it would separate the north parcel from the south parcel. He did not know what was going to have to be done because it was a trail outside the plat. Kirk said he thought it would cost approximately $25,000 to '~ develop the trail and discussed the culverts in the ditch. George asked how deep the ditch was. Kirk responded probably 4-5 feet at the deepest part. ' George stated he thought the city would be setting precedence if it required Hokanson to construct a walkway or pathway on something that is not their property. Mrs. Jean Cummings voiced her concern about becoming landlocked. Per Brian's request she showed, on the map, the part of land that would be landlocked. George then asked Mrs. Cummings how far her property went north and east. She pointed out her land on the map. Brian questioned how her land was taxed. She stated it has been taxed as farmland for the past six years. Joe asked if she owned property on the east side. Jean responded that she owned land only on the west. Sharon asked if there was an appeal process on wetlands. Kirk answered that it is hard to make changes. Brian asked if there wasn't a link to Birch Park how far do you think people will go to get to the park. Marty said he feels 2