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Mayer suggested another friendly amendment with regard to Page 2., the suggested "Development Recreation Areas," include the City cemetery. Keany asked for a definition of parks, and in the event the City wished to develop a park, how would that issue be addressed in the ordinance. Brown stated that in the definition of Open Space as addressed in the ordinance "Open Space shall be and include land designated as open space on the map attached hereto." If the City purchases a parcel of land to be designated as a park, it will be designated as open space on the map. The Board could recommend to Council that a specific parcel of land is more suitable as open space. Davidson stated he knew of only two parcels of land designated for parks. One parcel is located at the south end of Main Street, which by contract specifically requires it be a park. The second parcel is the Meadows at Coal Creek; which is also intended as a park. Brown stated that the Board would have an opportunity to make comments and the Council an opportunity to review. Mayer noted on Page 8. "Newly Acquired Land" addresses newly acquired land and how it would be handled. He stated that if the City acquires land as open space, Council would consult with the Board as to the intended use of the land. The exception, as stated in Section 4.03.010, provides that Council will be permitted to act on acquisition opportunities that may arise without consulting the Board in a situation where, due to the circumstances of the transaction, such consultation would jeopardize the ability of the City to complete the transaction. Exceptions include those circumstances when either Council must act quickly or a landowner will only sell with a specific designation. Keany asked if the Council acquires a parcel land specifically for the purpose of a park, is it required to go before the Open Space Board for recommendation on its development. Sam Light, Attorney stated the additional language in the same section addresses the issue. "In consultation with the Board, will designate the intended type of use of the land upon purchase and, to the extent that such purpose is not for a Park or Developed Recreation." Sisk stated the Meadows at Coal Creek was definitely intended to be a park, and should be included in paragraph 3. Jay Berger again addressed the issue of the map, and felt that all lands should be inventoried in the beginning process. He was concerned that the agreement was that the petitioners would withdraw the Petition if the map were removed from the Ordinance. Brown stated that the crosshatching would be removed from the map, and the Open Space Board would add a definition after the inventory. 19