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• • • Park Board Meeting - June 4, 2001 Minutes Paul stated money is not the issue. The property owners see the property more valuable if it remains a 20 -acre parcel. He suggested there may be other options such as the City Attorney writing a letter to their attorney. The Park Board directed Rick to discuss with the City Attorney the possibility of sending a letter to the Whitcomb's attorney regarding the three options: City doing nothing, pursuing the purchase as proposed, or condemnation. Review Park Dedication Fund Balance - Rick referred to an update Park Dedication Fund Summary noting the following items: * Received $61,840 from Trapper's Crossing Second and Third Additions. • Total undesignated funds are $89,330 Bond Referendum Update - Rick advised ,t pertaining to a potential referendum at the April 2, 2001, Park Board me Resolution 97 - 30, Council suppo process overview, various Park B 1998 article in City Newslette estimated annual tax impact a successful referendum. ,330 - $75,000). everal documents re eviewed and discussed Items included were o referendum, the referendum eeting minutes, Spring, ram statement /cost analysis, and check list for a The City Council discuss -t • tial bond referendum during the May 16, 2001, Goal Setti ti g. There was some interest to consider a possible re -ndum next spring. Staff and City Council will continue ins der a potential referendum next year, a commitment of ': eneral Fund dollars for a special election, informational materials, and consultants would need to be included in next year's budget. Rick stated he will keep the Park Board informed as discussions related to a possible bond referendum continue. Chair Lindy asked when the upcoming budget meetings will be held. Rick advised the meetings are currently on hold due to the legislature. Chair Lindy stated the Council needs to be aware of the time that it takes to prepare a referendum. Rick stated he believes the Council is receptive to a referendum. The question is when to pursue it and the challenge will be determining how much of a referendum the City will pursue. 6