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Councilmember Howell questioned if the estimates were valid if five or six years in the future. She is concerned that the City is taking on a big responsibility and expenditure that the residents are going to have to pay for. She was also concerned about the renovation costs. Councilmember Musgrove asked about the schematics and information for the barns and if those were examples or from the actual barn. She questioned if the integrity of the structure was known. She also asked what options are available if the buildings are deemed unsafe. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied a structural engineer was hired to inspect the buildings, which is the information provided. A building contractor prepared a detailed estimate that includes what would be required to bring the building into use with current rates. Deputy City Administrator/Community Dev. Director Hagen replied to Councilmember Howell’s question about residents bearing the cost of building renovations. He stated that this is a community park, which means that improvements are typically paid for by park dedication fees from developers as they plat the property, not the current residents. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that park improvements are almost exclusively funded by the Park Trust Fund, which are monies paid for by the developer through park fees and trail fails. Operations are paid for by the General Fund budget and park maintenance is paid for as a part of property taxes. Councilmember Heineman commented that a structure has the potential to generate revenue. It could be paid for with the park dedication funds and bring more elective revenue through using the venue. He thinks it is a win-win to capture those buildings and turn it into something profitable. Motion by Councilmember Heineman, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to adopt amended Resolution #22-010 approving Preliminary Plat with contingencies, and contingent upon the Comprehensive Plan. A roll call vote was performed. Councilmember Heineman aye Councilmember Woestehoff aye Councilmember Specht nay Councilmember Musgrove nay Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember Howell nay Mayor Kuzma aye Motion carried. th Carl Biederman, 7050 175 Avenue NW, asked about the November 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting where this case was talked about and one of the members said this was done City Council / January 11, 2022 Page 13 of 25