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Sprague: Sisk: Lathrop: I don't think any of us have discussed a special taxing district. I would like to see us come up with a reasonable solution that would not cause any of the property to be deeded to the private home owners. I would not be in favor of relinquishing public property. This situation is unique and we need to look at proposals on their own merit, as they come, and set policy need not be adhered to at any time. I think this situation warrants special attention. It is such a small parcel of land that is basically useless to the public, except for the use of the sidewalk. It would be in the City's and the surrounding resident's interest for the home owners to assume ownership of the property up to or near to the sidewalk. The City needs to be protected so it can maintain its sewer lines without interference from the improvements that would be forthcoming. I can support deeding the property back with the proper provisions with the exception of outlot F which is to the west of Manorwood. Howard: I'm advocating that Council begins exploring a Special Tax District, because that would provide the funds necessary to landscape and put this land in a position that the property owners that surround it would want it to be in. At the same time the Council's concerns about giving back public land to private owners can be avoided, so we do not set any precedent. That is a win/win situation. Mayer: The PUD stated the nature of the landscaping and when people bought the lots there, that was part of the agreement. If Mr. Rhodes wants to donate land somewhere else, that's something Council can look at or if 13