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City Council Regular Meeting — 05/09/05 DRAFT Minutes - Page 2 Mayor Klausing suggested the request could be discussed at a future Council Study Session; and sought City Attorney comment. City Attorney Jay Squires advised that such a ballot question would be deemed an improper expenditure of public funds, but that he would need to do further research to determine if other impediments were apparent in considering such a ballot referendum. City Attorney Squires was directed to prepare a formal written opinion at his earliest convenience, if possible prior to the Council's next scheduled Study Session; and directed staff to include discussion on the Study Session agenda. B. Al Sands, 2612 Aldine Mr. Sands requested the City Council's continued discussion at a future Council Study Session, or via a staff informational meeting with the James Fourth Addition neighborhood to reignite interest, discussion and ultimate consensus of the neighborhood related to future improvements. Mr. Sands also addressed two acres of "park land" identified as part of proposed Twin Lakes TaY Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 17; and questioned current and future proposed zoning (from ParklOpen Space to B-6). Mr. Sands expressed his disappointment with and perceived betrayal of the Community Development Department in violating City ordinance and including this park land in the development plan. Mr. Sands admonished Councilmembers to review and correct the matter; and encouraged citizens to contact Councilmembers to voice their disappointment in staffs attempt to convert park land into commercial property. Community Development Director Dennis Welsch Mr. Welsch explained that the property in question had been purchased by the City with TIF proceeds for storm water retention, specifically for the roadway designated in