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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING October 23, 2007 Page 3 Committee Member Crassweller motioned to change the recommendation to Council by stating the City enter into negotiations with the Association to lease the property but the Association be required to provide for maintenance, insurance, signage and other issues. Committee Member Peck seconded the motion. Ms. Olson clarified the letter from the attorney stating the finding is that the City cannot just convey the land since it was donated to the City, but they could sell it. She indicated it would have to go through the Planning Commission as well so it is an involved process. Mr. Ronchak indicated if that was an option that wanted to be explored by the City that in the interim they have a lease arrangement. Ms. Olson indicated the City could do that, and until fully resolved they would keep leasing. Committee Member Williams asked if the association would be interested in purchasing. Ms. Reyerson indicated they would be interested in owning but that would depend on price. Committee Member Williams requested it be noted that Council asked the question on if the Association was interested in purchasing, but that it did not necessarily indicate that the City would sell. Public Works Director Hoag indicated he does have concerns about privately run operations on a public piece of property. Committee Williams also felt because of other needs of the City it was not in the City’s best interest to spend money on the tennis court and the City could accommodate the neighborhood and not have the burden of the expense. Chair Henry indicated the motion is to recommend to Council to extend the lease and include a commitment on the part of the neighborhood for repairs, signage, insurance, and other factors. The motion carried 6-1. Ms. Olson indicated once Council made a decision she will work with the Association. Council Liaison McClung asked Ms. Olson to be prepared to answer at the next Council Meeting out of all the city parks, which ones have on-street parking and which have off-street parking. 6. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE – David McClung Council Liaison McClung provided the following updates:  He thanked those who attended the second open house for the Comprehensive Plan. He indicated for those that were not able to attend that there was a link on the city website to look at the materials and recommended they look at that and provide input on the questions that were asked to City Planner Lenhoff.