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Community Development Director Gladhill replied that it would simply be the land and the City would be responsible for the construction of the trail at some time in the future. Mayor Strommen stated that the greenway does not seem to connect to the park and forecloses a meaningful connection. She stated that she appreciates the work that staff, the developer, and the Board and Commissions have done in attempt to firm up the details on the corridor. She stated that the greenway corridor has been mapped for years and it seems unfortunate that something that is so important now was not considered when that project previously came forward. She stated that they are getting something that has already been promised to residents in the Comprehensive Plan. She stated that this is 27 lots out of a 97-home development and this seems like moving the pieces around rather than receiving a great benefit. She appreciated the offer of the greenway from Hageman Holdings but did not see it being a significant net gain in return for the rezoning. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that this project is very market driven and therefore he is attempting to justify how this could all work as he does not want to see it go away. He stated that he mentioned the disconnection in the greenway at a previous meeting and was glad Mayor Strommen brought that up tonight. He stated that he is intrigued by stepping back in attempt to preserve a bigger piece for the community to allow a better flow. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided additional details on how the connection could occur, noting that the greenway is not as direct as originally proposed but provides the best connection through the developments. Mayor Strommen noted that the piece proposed to be constructed in this development would take away the option to connect in the other location to the east. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to introduce Ordinance #17-16 Granting a Conditional Zoning Amendment to Planned Unit Development and Adopt Resolution #17-11-276 Authorizing a Conditional Rezoning Agreement for North Fork Meadows, with the addition of requiring the density transitioning to meet the requirements of the City policy. Further discussion: Councilmember LeTourneau clarified that the density transitioning would be required to meet the specifications of the City policy. Mayor Strommen stated that she will not support this action as it does not address her concern for the greenway. Motion failed 2-4. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Riley and LeTourneau. Voting No: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Johns, Kuzma, and Shryock. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to deny Ordinance #17- 16 Granting a Conditional Zoning Amendment to Planned Unit Development and deny Resolution #17-11-276 Authorizing a Conditional Rezoning Agreement for North Fork Meadows. City Council / November 28, 2017 Page 10 of 12