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Staff also stated that the developer has offered the one acre of land across the street to the city at a price the city would not entertain and that land is not part of the Park Dedication discussion. S. Martineau, 2311 St. Croix. Stated that the city is missing a once in a lifetime opportunity to get a piece of parkland for the city in this area of town. He does appreciate the developer trying to accommodate the changes of everyone. He has a lot of issues with the development itself but he will take those up with the planning Commission and the City Council. Commissioner Arneson noted that the .5 acres that was proposed is not appropriate for a park and would not be a useable park for an area that really needs parkland. Staff noted that they did speak to the developer to try and buy individual lots to increase the size of the proposed park. However, the prices were quite high for each smaller lot. Developer Ganz added that the elevation is hard to develop on this property. Commissioner Stoner felt it would be irresponsible to accept thepiece ofproposedland as it does not meet the statutory guidelines for what the city would accept for Park Dedication. As a result he may not feel comfortable making a decision this evening but rather would prefer to see another proposal from the developer after hearing tonight’s feedback and concerns. Developer Ganz relayed that they will be bringing in over 10,000 in fill in order to make the houses buildable and walkouts. The wetland will be setup as a storm water wetland not an original wetland because in 1974 the county dumped in storm sewer into the property. The developer feels that the yellow outlined location is the best place forthe city to have usable land, based on the elevation of the property. The developer is willing to sell the adjacent 1 acre parcel to the city for market value. Commissioner Stoner, reiterated that what is being presented does not appear to be the only option. Especially, seeing the piece across the street being offered at market value. It appears that only the easiest options have been thought through. He appreciated the developer joining the meeting and answering questions tonight. However, he would like to have the developer come back next month with a reasonable option for land in lieu of cash. Commissioner Baggenstoss asked the developer what the market value of the parcel across the street would be. The developer stated that if it was sold right now it would go for $780,000. It was offered to the city for $650,000. 5