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Davidson proposed as part of this that the City reactivate the Parks Master Plan Task Force and have them hold a public meeting, advising Council on the citizens priorities. He stated that letters had been sent to all the people who were on the PMPTF. Four people have accepted. They will select the priorities and recommend them to Council. Prior to the bond election, the City Council would be able to pass on those priorities. He explained that this is bonding for the 3/8% sales tax that was passed by the voters last November. Keany felt 10 years was a long time to bond out to buy property now, when there is no way of knowing what the boundaries of the City will be in 10 years. There might be more beneficial property in that time. Howard stated that if there is a list of public lands produced, that the list not be made public, because it will put the land owner in a bad position and it will set up the public's mind in expectation that may not be achievable. He felt the only properties to be made public should be the ones the City would be buying. Sisk suggested the addition of one or two people from the Open Space Initiative to the Parks Master Plan Task Force. He suggested that one or more of the people on the Task Force be business people. Levihn wanted to see a broad based Task Force representing all parts of the City. He suggested open space acquisitions be discussed at a Work Session. Mayer stated that open space and the Parks Master Plan are different entities. He wanted a committee of seven people on the Task Force. He felt since this money was designated by the voters for open space, it's a good candidate for the bonding process. He was in favor of discussing this at a Work Session. He wanted Council to be more creative in terms of open space, such as conservation easements. Howard moved that Council authorize the City Attorney to prepare a ballot issue and to research all issues pertaining to a ballot issue for the November election and to authorize bonding for the acquisition of open space. Seconded by Levihn. All in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 24, SERIES 1994 - EASTCOR - CENTURY BUSINESS PARK - FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT LOTS 1 - 3, AND FINAL PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOT 2 Lathrop asked to be excused because the PUD contains a lot that has been identified for use by Lafayette State Bank and he is on the Board of Directors for the bank.