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Mayor Ramsey stated if no one is using the property and there is no play structure, he thinks sale can be considered prior to policy adoption. Councilmember Elvig indicated it would be beneficial to bring those properties forward so they can be debated, which may drive the policy. Councilmember Tossey stated he often hears people change their mind if residents are in attendance, and at the next meeting North Commons residents may be in attendance. However, he has met with them and does not think North Commons' residents would support taking a park away from another neighborhood. Councilmember McGlone stated he wants to do the right thing for all of Ramsey's residents. He stated his frustration that the Council debates issues and then backpedals when a resident walks in the door. Councilmember McGlone stated $1,100 per year to mow the park is something to consider and supported streamlining the City to make it more efficient by selling unutilized properties. The majority consensus of the Council was to not sell Peltzer Park at this time and continue annual maintenance expenditures for the park, approximately $1,000/year. 2.02: Policy for the Disposition of Surplus City Owned Land Planning Intern Brama reviewed the staff report, presented the draft policy, and suggested adding criteria staff used to identify surplus properties. Mayor Ramsey asked who makes the decision relating to future City functions. Planning Intern Brama explained that would be addressed in the criteria to determine what is needed. He stated when this process first began, a meeting was held with department heads to review the Comprehensive Plan and addressed each parcel to make that determination. Mayor Ramsey stated that will be difficult to qualify, such as whether the parcel has to be identified in the Comprehensive Plan for future use. Councilmember Elvig noted the Council has not considered criteria to determine how the City should acquire property, noting if the Council cannot find determination for acquisition, it would then not be needed. He suggested the language also include acquisition findings of facts. Planning Intern Brama stated staff will bring forward that language so the Council can consider two side -by -side policies, one for acquisition and one for disposition. He explained that when a property is identified, staff would prepare a list of criteria including findings of fact for Council consideration prior to making that decision. In addition, there would be different criteria for properties that were dedicated. City Council Work Session / April 10, 2012 Page 12 of 13