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City Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 10 of 18 Council member Keany explained the payment in lieu and the land dedication is 17.1 % of the previous sale value. Even with an updated sales appraisal of $1,050,000, the developer has already met the requirement. Council member Lipton felt as a matter of practice the Council should get a current appraisal whenever property is purchased or when trying to determine an appropriate land dedication. Council member Loo supported the proposal as presented and asked Mayor Muckle if he would propose a condition relative to the mine shaft. Mayor Muckle stated he would request the City Attorney to draft a condition. Council member Loo supported the proposal, but noted the park maintenance will eventually be the City's responsibility and felt it would be expensive to maintain. Council member Stolzmann inquired whether the HOA could be required to maintain the sidewalk and park. Mr. Phillips explained typically in an infill area of 20 homes or more, the HOA may assume this type of maintenance, however with only six homes it would be a burden for the homeowners. Council member Moss inquired about the actual cost to maintain the park. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens noted the Parks Departments has been looking for a partnership to continue the trail connection. He felt the pilot park would be a catalyst to create a historic walk from Hutchinson to South Boulder Road. With respect to the cost to maintain the park, he stated it would not be any more or less than any other park. Council member Moss felt the City should step away from the maintenance and consider this as a requirement of the Home Owners Association. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens stressed the importance of the City's standards of maintenance as opposed to a HOA standard. He recognized there will be a cost. Council member Moss agreed the Council should request another appraisal, so as not to set precedence. Council member Lipton agreed with Parks and Recreation Director Stevens comments. He inquired about the annual maintenance cost. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens estimated less than $1,500 per year. He explained during the two year period the City could determine whether the plant materials are appropriate for low cost maintenance and request changes as deemed necessary. Council member Loo asked if the design and the landscape had already been approved. Parks and Recreation Director Stevens stated there are opportunities to fine tune and modify the plan and to resolve the HFAB's concerns. During the warranty period the City can continue to fine tune the landscape plan.