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• Judy Johnson added that she went over to the property recently when people called <br /> about chainsaws. There were men building jumps. <br /> o For safety reasons, individuals shouldn't go alone to respond to concerns and <br /> need to involve Public Safety. <br /> o The land is not open to the public. <br /> o Judy shared that there will be trails, likely within the Headwater Preserve in <br /> the future. <br /> • Mayor Seils asked what information is needed from each jurisdiction in order to <br /> move forward with this? <br /> o Mayor Hemminger noted we will need to know if you are in, and we will need <br /> to have a vote to move forward before arranging for an attorney for the <br /> closing. Hoping for votes to happen before June 30th, so closing can occur <br /> over the summer. <br /> o There is an offer out for$450,000 for the 4 acres, and there will be closing <br /> costs. <br /> o We need confirmation that we are ready to go so that we can pass it by the <br /> end of June 30tH <br /> o Mayor Hemminger added that once the property is purchased, this group can <br /> discuss the best use of the land and take that back to our Boards. <br /> o Judy Johnson confirmed that the zoning for the property is for single-family <br /> residential use and that there are three, lawfully created lots there. <br /> o The zoning could be changed in the future if the three Boards would like to <br /> see a different use of the land. <br /> • Chair Bedford asked who will be the point person to connect with the Church, noting <br /> to her it's contingent on having the access from the Church? <br /> o Judy Johnson will work with the Church as they have worked together <br /> previously. Judy will work with the partners to have those conversations. <br /> o Travis Myren asked if we have talked about ownership structure? It will take <br /> time to get those documents in place. We would need something more <br /> formal than the Greene Tract ownership model, so that there would be a way <br /> for parties to exit if desired. <br /> ■ Mayor Hemminger added that we have that already in the MOU with <br /> the Greene Tract. Travis will review the Greene Tract MOU regarding <br /> that section to see how it's applicable in this case. <br /> o Chair Bedford added that she can imagine that her Board would want to own <br /> the road; whereas Chapel Hill might want to own the portion for residential <br /> property. We should expect those questions from our Boards. <br />