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Mounds View City Council September 26, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 25 • Councilmember Thomas stated if the City is to put out an expense, it is in maintaining control over the runoff and to then turn around, at some point, when it may be feasible to do single- family. But, the Council is not going to be at that point until the development on County Road H2 is completed. She stated to protect the wetland is the value that could be discussed at this point as well as to have lower traffic numbers. Councilmember Flaherty stated that is not an option unless it is looked at whether the City should consider making an offer. Councilmember Thomas stated her suggestion is to discuss true cost at face value without considering a revenue after development. Mayor Marty stated if the City starts talking to other developers about marketing, it may take too long and the trees could be bulldozed. Councilmember Gunn asked if they are considering all or part of the land, or one of the ponds. She stated the Council also needs to discuss where the money would come from. Mayor Marty stated it seems to him the cost will be too prohibitive. He noted the issues are wetlands, traffic safety, and adhering to the Comprehensive Plan on the eastern-most section. • Councilmember Thomas stated she thinks that 34 units will be cost prohibitive but is fine with talking about it. Mayor Marty asked if the Council wants to hold a 10-minute executive session tonight following adjournment. Councilmember Flaherty stated he does not know what the Council would even discuss. Director Ericson stated he has consulted with Mr. Harstad who indicated he will not delay his development while the City explores projects with other developers or conducts studies. He advised that Mr. Harstad has indicated he is willing to consider an offer, if made, or he will move forward. City Attorney Riggs stated the Council needs to state on the record the definition of the property being considered. Councilmembers Flaherty, Gunn, and Thomas indicated a willingness to hold a 10 minute closed session to assess the acquisition opportunities associated with Harstad's Red Oak Estates #3. L. Resolufion 6643 Disposal of Golf Course Memorial Items Golf Course Manager Burg explained that a family came to the golf course and asked to receive • back a tree they planted in memory of their loved one. She stated she returned the memorial plaque to them. The Japanese Lilac tree is next to Judicial Ditch #1 and will be within the