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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Centerville City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 1992 at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to hold a joint working session with the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss park facilities and location in the Northeast Quadrant of the City of Centerville. Mayor Buckbee called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Present: Wilharber, Pelton, Burgstahler, Dario. Other present were: Park and Recreation Committee members Dixon, Reisdorfer, Navin, Drilling and Larson; Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson Tourville; City Attorney, Greg Hellings. Council member Burgstahler introduced the meeting noting that the City Council can not feasibly discuss the proposed plat for the Acorn Creek Development until it is known if there will be park land, location and how large would be. He noted that park land can be acquired from a willing seller or through eminent domain proceedings. He further noted that while he was not recommending eminent domain, it was an option and the City should be aware of the proceedings. Greg Hellings, City Attorney explained that eminent domain can be used if the City is acquiring the land for a public purpose. He noted that a park is a public purpose. Mr. Hellings explained the eminent domain process. He noted that the disadvantage would be the cost to the City. He advised that the "City would have to pay for the Commissioners fees, the City's appraisal, the property owner appraisal (up to $500), attorney fees and staff time. Commissioners receive $200 per day and the Commission Chairperson receives $400 per day. Commissions usually take four to seven days for preparation time. It was Mr. Hellings recommendation that if the difference in price on a property is between $5,000 and $10,000, a settlement would be appropriate versus eminent domain proceedings. Mr. Hellings further suggested that the City obtain an appraisal prior to beginning any possible eminent domain proceedings to see if the asking price of the seller is within the ball park. Ken Vanderbeek, 6892 Centerville Road was present at the meeting. Mr. Vanderbeek advised that he has worked with Gerald Rehbein on the proposed Acorn Creek project. He noted that it has been suggested that Central Park be expanded versus placing a large park in the Northeast Quadrant of the City. Park and Recreation Committee member Reisdorfer commented that if Central Park could be enlarged with a Centerville Road access,