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City Council meeting of April 19, 1999 Page 3 PRESENTATION (CORDELIA PIERSON, TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDS) Ms. Cordelia Pierson, representing the Trust of Public Lands, addressed the Council to discuss her agency's program with the Council, specifically, the Green Corridor Project. PRESENTATION (DAVID PIGGOTT, METRO EAST DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP) Mr. Piggott appeared before the Council to discuss his agency's programs, and requested consideration of membership in his organization at year 2000 budget time. JOHN WALLER (SUBMISSION OF REPORT) Mr. Waller presented the Council with a draft copy of the water study to be presented to the Washington County Board of Commissioners at their meeting of May 4, 1999. The Board will received comments on the report at this meeting. OAKSHORE PARK PUBLIC II"ROVEMENT PROJECT Because two Council members were absent at the Council meeting of April 5, 1999, the Council tabled action of the proposed improvements in the Oakshore Park subdivision until this evening. The Council received, by letter, the City Attorney's opinion on the votes required to order this project. The Council discussed ways the project cost could be reduced to lower the City's contribution of $264,000 towards the project's cost. Council members Haas and Barnes felt that property owners are not paying enough of the costs relative to benefit received. Haas questioned whether the park located in the subdivision could be assessed (possibly 17 lots if divided). Council member Petryk felt that the Council acted in "good faith" when property owners were notified of their assessment. Because a large amount of City funds has already been expended through the years discussing this project, Councilman Leroux felt a financial compromise should be attempted. Haas made motion, Leroux seconded, directing the City Engineer, City Attorney, and appraiser, Julie Schwartz, meet and report as to a more proper course of action to reassess upwards from $17,000, or to assess parkland, and comment to the Council on the advisability of either option. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Haas, Leroux, Stoltzman ABSTAINED: Petryk Motion Carried. ONEKA LAKE VIEW SOUTH (PRELIMINARY PLAT) The Council received the developer's response to questions raised at their meeting of April 5, 1999. The Council further discussed whether Oneka Lake Boulevard was wide enough to accommodate increased traffic, and if parking was allowed. There was also discussion about the "shared" driveway, and potential for conflict in the future. Council member Barnes expressed a desire to review the grading plan for the project. Barnes made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter until the meeting of May 3, 1999. All aye. Motion Carried.