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City Council meeting of April 18, 2005 Page 7 Puleo made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the vacation of the drainage and utility easement located in the future Heritage Ponds Development 2nd Addition. All aye. Motion Carried. UPDATE ON OAKSHORE PARK ASSOCIATION PROPOSAL TO SELL PARKLAND City Attorney Dave Snyder advised Council members Becky Petryk and Mike Granger to not participate in discussion of this matter. The Parkland Dedication Fee Subcommittee held a meeting on Friday, April 8, 2005 in order to discuss park dedication fees and parks capital improvements program. Committee members also discussed a flyer that had been received by the City in regard to the Oakshore Park Association's (OPA) advertisement in the White Bear Press to sell the 10 -acre parcel next to the Woods of Bald Eagle neighborhood. Staff informed the Committee members that the OPA held its annual meeting on March 4, 2005, at which it voted unanimously to sell the parcel for development. As Council is aware, direction had been provided by Council to City staff directing the City Engineer to prepare cost estimates for the bituminous paving of gravel roads in the Oakshore Park neighborhood. City staff requested direction from the City Council regarding continued negotiations with the OPA for City purchase of the property in light of the recent decision to sell the property. CD Director Bryan Bear recommended that the City proceed as follows: 1) develop a cost estimate for the unpaved road in the Oakshore Park subdivision; 2) develop a cost estimate for the reconstruction of Ethan Avenue; 3) combine cost estimates to determine the amount to be assessed; and 4) City meet with the OPA executive committee. The City should then meet with neighbors to discuss these figures and address the matter at the Council meeting of May 16, 2005. Resident Nick Steckhahn stated that they wanted a conclusion to the status of the property soon. Council member Chuck Haas and resident Jim Compton strongly urged Council to consider installation of utilities if any road improvements are made in the subdivision. Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, to follow the 3 -step recommendation of the CD Director Bryan Bear and meet with Oakshore Park residents, with Council discussion at its May 16, 2005 meeting. Puleo made motion, Miron seconded, to amend the previous motion that a meeting be scheduled with City staff, Mayor Miron and Council member Puleo, in the near future. Haas made motion that the matter of sewer and water be included in these discussions. Motion died for lack of second. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: Haas, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Granger and Petryk Motion Carried. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: Haas, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Granger and Petryk Motion Carried.