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Park Board Meeting - June 4, 2001 Minutes Council feel it is necessary to begin condemnation proceedings. The Park Board will be notified if the Whitcombs decide to sell their property. Paul asked if Rick had spoke with Mr. Whitcomb. Rick advised the Whitcomb's attorney had left a message indicating Mr. Whitcomb is not interested in selling any property at this time. Chair Lindy stated the two acres the City was looking at are at the edge of their property and is wetland. The purchase will not land lock their existing wetland. He stated that sometimes condemnation is the only way the City can proceed. He stated he does not believe that two acres is critical to their property. Chris inquired about the type of trail t would be used to access the park. Rick advised a combinati of boardwalk and bituminous. The Park Board has designates x`'000 for the project and another $40,000 for the tra' Pat stated condemnation may get the b 1 1 ling for more discussions. It is possible to eve the purchase to one acre for adequate access. • Rick stated the City was open an easement for access. The Whitcomb's indicated they d to sell two acres. It is possible to reduce the reque one acre. Their remaining land would not be land locked. • Paul stated he sees the =y for the trail but he is not comfortable with cony- natse sue to the Whitcomb's being long time property owners t e City and their age and health. He indicated he would e more open to condemnation when their daughters own the land. Chair Lindy stated the condemnation does not have to be a confrontational procedure. He stated the issue should be discussed further. Chris asked if it is possible to discuss the purchase of only one acre or an easement with the property owners. Chair Lindy stated the issue is that the Whitcomb's are trying to sell the full 20 acres of useless land. Bill added it might make sense to increase the purchase offer because the condemnation process is expensive also. 5