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, Mr. Wilharber suggested that Park and Recreation come to the Church and ask for what they want and then the Church will discuss it and respond. City Administrator Larson was asked to send a letter to the Church outlining the request. Ms. Stephan indicated that Park and Recreation made a motion on this but she does not have that information. Motion by Council Member Lakso. seconded by Council Member Lee. to table for further information on the trails. Mr. Wilharber explained that there is no requirement for park dedication fees from the Church so the easement is of the Church's own free will. He then said that he has stated that he does not think that the easement would be an issue for the Church and asked that Council not hold up approval of the site plan for another two weeks. City Attorney Hoeft indicated that there is no ordinance requirement for the easements and suggested that Council consider approval of the plan and direction to Staff to work out the easements with the Church. Council Member Lee indicated that when the City vacated Goiffon Road there were discussions that the City would get an easement for trail around the lake and he would like something defined before approval. Mayor Capra clarified that the easement was not around the lake it was on the Church property but not around the lake it was east of the Church building. Council Member Lee commented that Park and Recreation thought it was around the lake. Mr. Wilharber indicated that the Church had no issue with it on the east side of the property but did not want an easement through where Goiffon was vacated due to liability and if the ground would ever be sold. VOTE: Ayes - 4. Nays -l(Capra). Motion carried. The following excerpt is from the May 25, 2005 City Council Meeting Minutes concerning the Church of St. Genevieve Site Plan Review - Trail Easements. Church of St. Genevieve Site Plan Review - P & Z Recommendation for Approval City Administrator Larson indicated that Park and Recreation had reviewed this development and made a recommendation to request an easement from the Church in the northwest and southeast comer of the property to allow connection to trails and City property. He then explained that Staff met with Mr. Wilharber to explain the request and was told by Mr. Wilharber that he did not think the Church would have an issue with the request.