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STAFF ORIGINATOR: DATE: TOPIC: AGENDA ITEM NO. 4B Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director June 23, 1999 Consideration of FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 16 - 99, Sale of City Property, Behm's Century Farm Park Vote Required: Majority (4/5) BACKGROUND: 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 need to provide a neighborhood park to serve area residents. Behm's Century Farm Park was master planned this past winter with input from area residents. The Park Board accepted the final master plan at the March 1, 1999 Park Board meeting. During the master planning process, numerous residents indicated a strong desire to develop the park sooner rather than later. Mr. Uhde, the developer, has received similar responses from residents. Mr. Uhde and staff have met on numerous occasions to determine how this park can be developed. My recommendation is to sell approximately 2.25 acres of park land in exchange for development of the remaining park land. This agreement includes clearing and grubbing, grading, four inches of topsoil import, seeding, and construction of trails including engineering, 4" sub -base and 2" bituminous. I have estimated the development costs to be approximately $70,000. The preliminary proposal was discussed at a neighborhood meeting on May 3`d. Concerns that were identified at the meeting have been addressed . The final proposal allows for four residential lots along Mustang Lane and five residential lots along Palomino Lane. Enclosed is the final concept plan. This proposal was discussed at the May and June Park Board meetings. The Park Board recommended approval of this plan. Enclosed are the minutes. If this proposal is approved, I anticipate installing playground equipment this fall with Park 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. Mr. Uhde and city staff have made a commitment for a park area that will be more of a destination park. This may include a baseball field, tennis courts, hockey rink, etc. Without any significant revenue sources in the near future to develop neighborhood parks, I am in support of this proposal. OPTIONS: 1. Approve Purchase agreement selling approximately 2.25 acres of park land in exchange for development of the remaining park area. 2. Do not approve. RECO'v VIEENDA.TION: Option 1. 6/23/99 RD /Correspondence/City Council/ Behms Park