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N LI into Lake Amelia. Also because of the targeted age group, he J-4 thinks that perhaps a recreational park area may not be co-t*,`: necessary as long as the trail system is included. Marty i r,�Z, Asleson commented that the concept makes sense, hit --here s t° _a`Gc c:.Qu.ld a- g abhem-with t-rails. Bill Nissen questioned potential development of this area. Mr. Birch said he will come back next month with a more comprehensive trail plan with future use in mind. He explained that he was most concerned at this point for getting a feeling from the park board on how to pursue the matter. OLD BUSINESS: Lakecrest Park Land Purchase Update - Marty Asleson informed the board that at the last council meeting City Staff was asked to see if they could extend the First Right of Purchase. He said that City Administrator, Randy Schumacher has met with the realtors and they agreed to hold the property until the Comprehensive Park Plan study, in order to determine need. This could take about three months, although the Comprehensive Plan Study will take longer than t r onths,*j this particular issue could be taken care of in that tim me. Ray Johnson says he would like the agreement to state that Park Board would have first option on purchase of the additional 7 acre parcel. Mr. Paul Brandt, still in attendance, questioned how the council felt, stating that the neighborhood wants to know if this is a priority, and what can the neighbors do to facilitate the matter. Don Volk stated that the price is being negotiated now, so things will be ready to go right away if the Comp Plan says there is a need. Birch Park Land Purchase - Marty Asleson reported that the purchase is going ahead. The Title appears to be clear. Mr. Hawkins, the City Attorney is currently looking at a Trust Agreement, and will prepare a Warranty Deed to the City. This deal is getting close to a finish. Wenzel Farms Update - Ray Johnson referred to the "special meeting" called between the Park Board and the Design Review Board on February 20th to discuss this matter. He noted that this meeting was unnecessary because the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the development and act on the park matter so that it could be handled at the next Council meeting to be held on February 25, and then at that particular Council meeting , there were not enough members for a quorum to be able to move on the matter any way. The City Council tabled the matter until the next Council meeting on March 111 1991. Ray informed the board that he had met with Randy Schumacher earlier today to discuss the matter of procedure for calling special meetings. From now on there will be a special procedure followed when special meeting are .-� called, and also the person responsible for calling the PAGE 2