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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 Page 9 1 2 Councilmember Randle stated the mosque would be 10% of the building and asked if there is 3 any mechanism to raise money. It was noted that most of the persons served by the Tibyan 4 Center are in the lowest income group. They are giving more than other groups to support a 5 Center such as this. The amount of money raised to have this building is monumental. They want 6 to have a playground but do not have funds currently for a playground. They continue to raise 7 money for the Center. 8 9 City Attorney Lindgren stated Council should set an outside date to receive a plan and construct 10 a playground. He suggested saying plans would be presented and constructed by November 1, 11 2026. Mr. Hussein stated they would agree to a two-year window. 12 13 Mayor Webster asked for Council comments on the addition of “with construction of the 14 approved plans by November 1, 2026”. Construction would be completed by November 1, 2026. 15 The plans would need to be submitted in sufficient time to complete the construction. 16 Councilmember Elnagdy appreciated having an end date. Mayor Webster noted they are also 17 looking at limited easement by the public. Mr. Hussein stated public access sometimes creates 18 tension. They want the public to use their playground. 19 20 Mr. Sam Diehl, the attorney for the Tibyan Center, stated a City constructed and maintained park 21 would be great if it would fit into the City’s capital budget. The Tibyan Center is an organization 22 that wants to serve the public but it is a private organization as well. It may be problematic to 23 impose an easement. Mr. Hussein stated he was thinking of the negative impact of an easement. 24 25 Councilmember Elnagdy asked how the St. Charles playground is handled. Councilmember 26 Doolan stated it is the same with Nativity. City Attorney Lindgren stated he appreciates that 27 other worship centers allow the public to use their playgrounds but he doubts there is a public 28 access easement. The Tibyan Center wants to do this and they should be able to offer access to 29 the playground to the community. The Tibyan Center wants to partner with the community. 30 There could be some problems caused if the public chooses to use the playground any time. 31 32 Mr. Sam Diehl, the attorney for the Tibyan Center, stated the Tibyan Center could offer the 33 playground to be used by the public during certain times. Mr. Lindgren suggested adding 34 wording regarding the public use of the playground. Mr. Hussein suggested it being handled the 35 same as the other churches in the City. This condition sounds like something not the norm. 36 Councilmember Doolan stated she is in favor of no specific language and treating them like all 37 the other faith communities. 38 39 The date of November 1, 2026, will be used for completion of the playground. The applicant 40 agreed. 41 42 Condition #6 review 43 Mr. Hussein stated they agree with this condition and will work with the City Planner to comply. 44 Councilmember Doolan asked if there are further requirements from Hennepin County 45 anticipated. Mr. Grittman stated it is a County road and Hennepin County is in favor of closing 46 the driveway, but permits are required.