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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 1999 11Ptaff also referred to a map that shows the property owners who have signed the petition acknowledging they were notified about the party and parade. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the application for a Block Party on Palomino Lane, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER Consideration of Hiring Public Works - General Maintenance Worker - Upon adoption of the agenda, this item was removed. Consideration of FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 16 - 99, Sale of City Property, Behm's Century Farms - The City currently owns an 8.6 acre parcel of land in the Behm's Century Farm Development. With over 175 new homes in the Behm's Century Farm Development, there is a desire and a need to provide a neighborhood park to serve area residents. Mr. Uhde and staff have met on numerous occasions to determine how this park RSA • eveloped. Staff recommendation is to sell approximately 2.25 acres of parkland in exchange . e t op:nt of the remaining parkland. This agreement includes clearing and grubbing, grading, four ` ; ......c.. o• +il import, seeding, and construction of trails including engineering, four (4) inch sub e• t es of bituminous iniEaterial. The development costs are approximately $75,000 s a• d that if development costs are ss than $75,000, he will make up the remainder in ca The preliminary proposal was discussed at b� : e ng on May 3rd. Concerns that were identified at the meeting have been addressed. T allows for four (4) residential lots along Mustang Lane and five (5) residential lots along P �r L, . Sta f referred to the final concept plan, which was distributed to Council. This proposal wa ay and June Park Board meetings. The Park Board recommended approval of thi ' : e proposal is approved, anticipated installation of the playground equipment would be this fall u Dedication Funds that were received from the Behm's Century Farm Development. This proposal is directly linked to the future development of the Molitor property to the north. Mr. Uhde and City staff have made a commitment for a park area that will be more of a destination park. Without any significant revenue sources in the near future to develop neighborhood parks, staff is in support of this proposal. Staff indicated the developer does understand that the City is selling the property without making any commitment to approving any zoning changes or development proposals. The City Attorney emphasized the purchase agreement does not bind the City to anything. Council Member Lyden moved to approve a Purchase Agreement selling approximately 2.25 acres of parkland in exchange for development of the remaining park area as outlined in Ordinance No. 16 - 99. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. • 3