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certain drainage areas on the southwest side and trails could come out to Second Avenue, it's a natural area. Ray Johnson asked about elevated trails (floating walkways). Don Volk commented that this would be possible, but very costly. Mr. Corson added that the original 1.6 acres intended for park dedication won't be there because of moving the road to the west. Ray Johnson commented that he would rather have the park land than the street. He explained that his park dedication would be less than 5 units per 2 acres on the townhomes and would dedicate cash for the single family homes. Mr. Corson asked if he was proceeding in the right direction to continue . Ray said he thought the plan looked pretty good and explained how the park dedication works, that the developer pays at the time of final plat approval. The rest of the board agreed with Ray. Ken Johnson added that he would like to see a play area for the townhomes and would like also to keep an internal route for walkers and joggers in the proposed park. Mr. Corson will have the preliminary plat to the board by January 6th, 1991. Other New Business: Lakecrest Development - Mr. Jeff Joyer and Mr. Ron Mikalai in attendance, proposed to the board for consideration, the purchase of property that they are handling, these parcels are privately owned. This property is located south of Lantern Lane west of Black Duck near Captain's Place and east of East Shadow Lake Drive. It is 10.35 acres , with road access off Black Duck Drive. Mr. Joyer and Mr. Mikalai represent the sellers of these parcels, in addition, they are partners in ownership of the property to the west. There would be no park dedication, as this was paid for back in 1977. The property was listed for sale at $60,000.00. Ray Johnson asked if the property could be graded for ball fields, Marty explained that it could , and that with 10 acres, there would be plenty of room for ball fields. Ray mentioned that he would be real interested in a purchase as it would be additional ball fields that are greatly needed. All agreed, but were concerned that there would be no funds available for a purchase. Don explained that the neighbors in this area have approached the City several times in the past to put a park in this area, and that it would be a very favorable purchase. The City has a purchase option at the present time with the owners, and a follow. up agreement is due by January 5th: Don explained that the lack of funds at the present time may not be a real concern, as there are other options, one being a possibility of getting the neighbors involved and explain the lack of cash, etc. A polling of the board members in attendance concluded that all are in agreement that it would be a good purchase , and that the area needs a neighborhood type facility, and even if it was not developed as a park, it could still be good for re -sale. Don will bring some purchase i"�r options to the next park board -meeting. PAGE 3