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Elm Street.) The rest of the board agreed. They all expressed a desire to see a park more centrally located in the development. All the board members also agreed that the trail system should stay as was proposed. They feel a major consideration should be an area for a tot lot or play area , as opposed to taking the cash instead of park land dedication as was also suggested during this discussion. Marty suggested that this area should be approximately (1) acre. Ray Johnson called for a proposal from the board. George Lindy proposed that Mr. Corson try to incorporate the general area of lots 17-18-19 and 20 of block 1, and possibly some of the green area by the townhomes into a park area. Mr. Corson explained that they will do their best to satisfy the desires of the board, and return with a new plan. B. Lakecrest Development - Jeff Joyer and Ron Mikolai who represent the sellers of the proposed Lakecrest Development appeared and informed the board that there is also a third parcel of property available for sale now. That being Outlot K, or the 7.46 acre parcel directly west of outlots H & J currently being considered. Also in attendance were approximately 35 residents of the area. This group was represented by Mr. Ben Rosene and Mr.Paul Brand, both reside on E. Shadow Lake Drive. They presented a petition to the park board. It was signed by over 200 residents from 180 homes in the area. They state that there are presently 183 children of approximate pre school age. The petition was in support of the purchase of the available park land, and several people pledged a dollar figure to contribute to equipment, etc. Those in attendance voiced the opinion that they would prefer to see a smaller, less noisy park, geared more toward the younger people who wouldn't need ice rinks or ball fields, etc. Ben Benson, also a resident of E. Shadow Lake Drive who was in attendance suggested that Ray Johnson explain exactly what the procedure is before a park is developed. Ray did so, and also explained that the biggest issue with the purchase of park property at this time is money. Pointing out recent budget cut backs. George Lindy explained that the park board has been searching for a large piece of land in the southern portion of the City, but the park board is working with a very limited budget. Paul Brand suggested that money shouldn't be the only point of interest. That the purchase of the property now would be a positive step to prevent a potential accident that could happen when kids try to cross the very busy Birch Street." Let's fix our short comings now -this has to be corrected soon." Ray Johnson asked those in attendance what direction they would .�✓ like the board to take. All agreed that they "just PAGE 2