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I I I Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 1991 Page 5 Council Business. continued Because the parcel is bordered by IM694 and residences it has limited access. There also appears to be considerable oak wilt on the parcel. Gunderman confirmed the only access is through lots 1 and 13. Steve Jensen, Innsbruck East Association, said the outlot is held in joint ownership among the 75 residences. The Association does not have use for the land and feel it is a liability. To dedicate the land as park property, two-thirds vote is required and there is adequate support for such a vote. To do anything else requires a higher percentage M which is unlikely to happen. Rebelein asked what benefits would the City receive if the donation was accepted? Jensen said one benefit is the land remaining as open space. He feels the City helped create the situation when it was platted. Benke said the developer created the outlot as a recreational area for the neighborhood. Jensen said the Association developed the recreational area in 1977, but after being vandalized it was closed in 1982. Williams asked if the Association considered extending the property lines through the adjacent properties. Jensen said this would require a 95% membership vote and doubts it would be supported. Benke said development of the property is the only benefit, but this is not feasible. Closing the easement may address the liability issues and prevent trespassing. Jensen said there is access from the Fridley border. leFever8 said in order to sell the property to a developer, the City would need to clear all individual easements and receive 100% participation. Dave Herbert, Innsbruck East Association, feels the situation was created by City action in approving a plat with a parcel of no use to its residents. The homeowners are burdened with paying taxes and liability for a property they receive no benefit from. Williams said it appears the homeowners' grievance is with the developer who promised to develop the parcel. Because there is no public access he does not see any public benefit from the donation. Rebelein reiterated that the parcel was not created by the City, but by the developer as an amenity to the development. She noted similar instances within the City where outlots have been created and function well. The liability premiums may be lowered by improving the parcel's condition. larson said the developer is in error for not. following thru on the plans. Council Business land Donation from East Innsbruck Homeowners Ascn Report 91 M26