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City Council meeting of September 20, 2004 Page 6 Fred Dewall, partner in Oneka Properties, stated that he accepted the proposed assessment. Paul Zisla, attorney for the Glamos family and Dean and Ruby Atkinson, stated that it was their opinion that the proposed assessments exceeded the benefit to the property. Dean Thompson, attorney for Fred Riermann and Richard Maciej, also felt his clients' assessment exceed the benefit to their property. Mr. Thompson stated that Riermann has recently sold property and the sale prices have been lower than market valuation set by the local assessor. He stated that he would like to meet with City staff to go over facts. Mayor Miron closed the public hearing at 8:40 pm. Finance Director Ron Otkin reviewed appraisal figures with Council. City Attorney Dave Snyder stated that there is a 30 -day window to discuss the proposed assessments before legal action is taken. Although attorneys for property owners desired to meet regarding the appraisal numbers, Mayor Miron did not feel that a reputable appraiser would change his numbers. Council members Granger and Puleo felt that an additional meeting "might" be worthwhile to possibly avoid litigation. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2004-72 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PELOQUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK AND HIGHWAY 61 P.I. PROJECT FOR ALL PARCELS EXCEPT THOSE FOUR PROPERTIES WHO HAVE FILED AN OBJECTION ASSESSMENT APPEAL. A continued assessment hearing is hereby scheduled for October 8, 2004 at 9:00 am. VOTING AYE: Granger, Petryk, Puleo, Miron Motion Carried. APPROVE CREEKVIEW PRESERVE PARK At its August 2, 2004 meeting, Council accepted staffs recommendation to secure Outlot A, 2"d Addition from developer Dennis Backes, in the Creekview Preserve subdivision. At its August 10, 2004 meeting, the Parks Commission recommended that Council authorize staff to proceed with the acquisition of Outlot A, 2"d Addition and to further explore the improvements of the lot, which would include fill, preservation of wetlands, and installation of playground equipment. At its meeting of September 8, 2004, the Parks Commission considered the development of the outlot and requested authorization from Council to include its development in the 2005 parks budget. The cost estimate for development of the park is $110,000. Public Works Director Chris Petree provided Council with a brief presentation on the proposed park. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to accept the Parks Commission recommendation to include the Creekview Preserve Park in their 2005 parks budget and direct staff to begin work to schedule a neighborhood meeting to determine playground equipment to be installed. All aye. Motion Carried. ONEKA LAKE PARK DEDICATION CEREMONY With final completion of the landscaping and turf establishment in the Oneka Lake Park project, City