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Councilmember Heineman stated he supports the idea of “re-wilding” and nature scaping especially if parks have matured and there are no kids in the neighborhood. He added pollinators can be introduced and a trail mowed, to reduce operating and maintenance costs at parks that are not used. Motion by Councilmember Heineman, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to adopt Resolution #21-255 Adopting Interim Playground Replacement Policy and Plan. Further discussion: Councilmember Specht stated, for replacement playground equipment, used equipment or more traditional playground equipment should be sought. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Heineman, Musgrove, Howell, Riley, Specht, and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. 7.03: Adopt Resolution #21-265 Approving Final Plat and Development Agreement for Northfork Meadows, Case of Lennar Senior Planner McGuire Brigl reviewed final plat and development agreement for a 33-acre site designed for 80- and 65-foot-wide lots at Northfork Meadows. The City Council approved the final plat on February 8, 2021. The proposed final plat meets all requirements of City Code as proposed. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the site’s density transitioning requirements include an outlot held in common ownership, but the question is who owns the outlot, and how to handle next steps. She reviewed potential scenarios: a City-owned and controlled area would cause additional staff maintenance costs, or Lennar could keep the outlot, but another entity could potentially buy it. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated another option is to provide a portion of outlot to 11 homes that abut the transition area. She added, however, residents could then do whatever they want to it, including cut down the trees. She added another option is to give the existing neighbors to the east of the outlot, because they wanted the density transitioning. She noted this issue has not been discussed with them. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the Resolution approving the final plat includes a contingency for determining ownership of the outlot. Councilmember Woestehoff stated, for clarification, the discussion is regarding Outlot B. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl agreed. Councilmember Heineman stated it would make the most sense if the existing neighbors would want to assume the outlot. Councilmember Woestehoff agreed. He added the City has to own the outlot first from a procedural standpoint. City Council / September 14, 2021 Page 14 of 19