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Motion failed. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Look and McGlone. Voting No: Councilmember Elvig and Jeffrey. Absent: Councilmember Dehen and Wise. Coancilmember Jeffrey believed there could be a better outcome without throwing more expenses into this. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to approve the MOU, but contingent on the County Board removing the subject property .from the official park mapping. Further discussion: Councilmetnber McGlone noted the City could not protect the property owner if the County proceeded with an eminent domain process. City Attorney Goodrich stated in number 1, of the Memorandum of Understanding, the wording should be changed to "the County will not maintain...". He requested the following wording be added to the Therefore clause to state "is not legally binding on any party". Associate Planner Gladhill requested a motion to table a decision so Mr. VonDeLinde could take the proposed changes back to his Board. Elvig amended his motion to include the City Attorney's recommendations. Jeffrey agreed to the amendment. Further Discussion: Ms. Sutherland stated this did not necessarily resolve the issue for her aunt. Councilmember Look believed the Council should stipulate to a timeframe. McGlone asked if 180 days would be sufficient. City Attorney Goodrich recommended "that the County agrees within six months of the state hereof to conduct a public process". Planning Manager Miller recommended a specific timeframe not be added so the County did not have to amend their comprehensive plan right away. Mayor Ramsey recommended the plan be amended not to exceed one year. Associate Planner Gladhill noted the County had requested this be tabled. City Manager Ulrich stated he did not recommend this be postponed for a yeaz as the City needed a comprehensive plan approval. Councilmember Look called the question on the original motion. Motion failed. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Look and McGlone. Voting No: Councilmembers Elvig and Jeffrey. Absent: Councilmembers Dehen and Wise. Councilmember Elvig rescinded his motion. Councilmember Jeffrey agreed. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to postpone this item to the next Council meeting. Further Discussion: City Attorney Goodrich asked if staff was authorized to present what was discussed tonight to the County. It was Council's consensus to authorize staff to discuss-with the County what Council wanted. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Look, and McGlone. Voting No: None. Absent; Councilmembers Dehen and Wise. City Council /July 27, 2010 Page 8 of 11