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Community Development Director Frolik suggested the approval could be contingent on staff and the applicant resolving the preservation of the missing link in the ~eenway corridor. CouncilmemlSer Kurak indicated she does not know that this needs to be done at this time, as no one is using the land at .~his time. At the time Mr. Schaeffer subdivides in the future it would likely be required, and would probably not require payment. Councihnember Elvig commented the area where the park is dedicated is good, but he is not as excited about a park on the south side. He stressed the need to get the ~'eenway co~xidor connected on the south side. Mayor Garnet commented it will likely be quite some time before that parcel is developed. He would thi~c it would be beneficial for Mr. Schaeffer to resolve this at this time. The City has tried to maintain that whole corridor, and acquiring it at a later time would be more difficult. Mr. Schaeffer stated he will be looking at re-subdividing five to ten years in the future, and the City will be looking for more park dedication at that time. Councilmernber Strolnmen stated this issue should be resolved as soon as t5ossible. The opportunity is here now, and they have the funds now. She inquired if there is a way to give Mr. Schaeffer drectit to bank for the future. Public Works Director Kapler indicated Mr. Schaeffer should be able to be credited for park dedication at a future time. He advised from staff's standpoint, this ~eenway corridor is big and there is funding in place. They should seize the opportunity if they can, and if they can accommodate Mr. Schaeffer by putting a future credit in place. City Attorney Goodrich advised there is precedent for allowing a credit in this type o£situation. Councihnernber Kurak questioned if the land would be public property for people to walk on and enjoy if it were to be taken as park dedication. Public Works Director Kapler replied he believes there are different ways to identify the land, and a conservation easement would be one option. Councilmember Cook explained with a conservation easement the property owner has the right to use the property, but not to change the way the property looks at this time. This would be preferential to purchasing the easement, as it is really plalmed on for greenspace. Councih-nember Kurak questioned if Mr. Schaeffer's ability to utilize park dedication fees would be taken away. City Attorney Goodrich replied this could all be addressed in the negotiations. -68- City Council/August 24, 2004 Page 16 of 25