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Park Board Meeting - July 2, 2001 Minutes Acting Chair Huelman suggested the park tour include the skate park if progress has been made with the project. OLD BUSINESS: Birch Park Trail Update - Rick advised at the June 4, 2001 Park Board meeting, Park Board members directed staff to discuss with the City Attorney the possibility of contacting the Whitcomb's attorney regarding the procuring a trail connection from Trappers Crossing Development to Birch Park. As requested, City Attorney Mr. Hawkins contacted Mr. Seykora. Mr. Seykora indicated the Whitcomb's originally planned to sell the 20 acres of land to a developer for a good price. However, the Whitcomb's decided not to execute the =:.greement due to tax and capital gains implications. The White *mo.'s have decided to hold the property for a few years to make •sermination whether to sell it. The Whitcomb's are concern "' t carving out some land for a trail connection since it a h e an adverse affect on the potential development of the r a ng land. Therefore, the Whitcomb's are not receptive to ing property to the City at the present time. It appears the City is faced w can wait until the parcel of 1 subsequently receive the ne dedication requirements. Se condemnation proceedings. need to be done to deter affect the remainin•3.rcel compensating the Whit f that the value of the and. options. First, the City s sold to a developer and strip of land to fulfill park , the City can pursue t of the entire property would f ny land condemnation would his may result in the City r an amount significantly higher Paul inquired about what the City Attorney meant by significant costs. Rick stated that because the Whitcomb's intend to sell the entire 20 acres to a developer, the cost for the strip of land may include more than just the land value because it breaks up the 20 acres. Acting Chair Huelman suggested the City get an easement from them and then the developer would get credit for that meeting the park dedication requirements. Rick stated the Whitcomb's also have concerns about an easement because of the effect it may have on the remaining property. Chris inquired about the process and cost of condemnation. Rick stated condemnation takes 120 days after the City Council's approval. The cost of the process varies. 6