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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 13, 2002 Page 8 12. Other Business 1. Consider Revised Park Dedication Proposal for Windsor Park 3rd Addition Ms. McPherson stated that the Planning Commission did review the preliminary plat of Windsor Park 3rd Addition. The Commission voted to accept land and cash for park dedication. However, she stated that the Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of the plat to the City Council, primarily due to the lack of immediate recreational opportunities for the homes within the proposed subdivision. Ms. McPherson stated that the applicant has since revised the plat in order to provide a park area within Outlot B. The Park and Recreation Commission needs to determine ifthis 1.5 acres should be public or private. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE 1.5- ACRE AREA IN OUTLOT B BEA PRIV ATE PARK. COMMISSIONER BRIGGS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 2. Consider Revised Offer by Grace Assembly of God Chuch Ms. McPherson handed out a revised offer by Grace Assembly of God Church for the 10.5- acre parcel of parkland located north and west of County Road 13. The original purchase price forthe land in December 2000 was $145,000 ($14,500 per acre), and the new proposed price is $215,000 ($20,476 per acre), an increase of $5,976 per acre or 30%. Staff requested the Commission to make a recommendation to the Council for consideration at their next meeting (March 18) regarding the revised purchase price. Commissioner Anderson commented that if there was any way to enter into a purchase agreement and, at that time, look for any grant opportunities for a buy down with the potential of a 75%-25% LA WCON cash, and some 50%-50% LA WCON cash grant in aid. He feels that even if there is an immediate exchange of funds, that there still might an opportunity to save an estimated $100,000. Ms. McPherson stated that she would check into this situation with the DNR. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUE THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY AT THE CURRENT PRICE. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 3. Update on the Comprehensive Plan Update Task Force Ms. McPherson presented that the City Council approved a proposal by Hoisington Korgler, Inc. to facilitate the update of the City's Comprehensive Plan. As part of that approval, it was also agreed that a task force would be established in order to accomplish that particular task.