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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />MARCH 3, 2022 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />3 <br />The Parks & Rec Director commented that the target is to have 50 volunteers for the event. He <br />stated that staff can try a sponsored advertisement. He stated that volunteers will be asked to <br />register for the event through Great River Greening to ensure there is a job for everyone. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath agreed that there should be a line item for recreation and parks <br />programming advertising but was unsure that would be needed for this event as only 50 people <br />are needed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui asked if local community boards are used for advertising, such as Caribou <br />Coffee. <br /> <br />The Recreation Coordinator confirmed that she does drop off flyers for bigger events to target a <br />larger audience. <br /> <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS: PARK DEDICATION FEE – 3055 SPRUCE STREET <br />The Parks & Rec Director stated that a few new developments coming into Little Canada, which <br />include park dedication fees. He stated that the property at 3055 Spruce Street has proposed <br />development. He noted that when reviewing development requests, the City has the choice to <br />accept land for park dedication or could accept cash in lieu. He stated that this property sits <br />within an area that has access to park and open space and therefore accepting land would not <br />seem to be the best option and a request for cash would be more appropriate. He reviewed the <br />calculation that is used for commercial development to determine park dedication, noting that the <br />total recommended for park dedication would be $26,657.68. <br /> <br />Horwath introduced the following motion: <br /> <br />RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE PARCEL LOCATED AT <br />3055 SPRUCE STREET PID 062922210040 BE CHARGED $26,657.68 IN PARK <br />DEDICATION FEES, WHICH IS 7% OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE TO GO <br />TOWARDS THE PARK LAND ACQUISITION FUND. <br /> <br /> Further discussion: Commissioner Mui asked for more details on park dedication. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director explained park dedication, its intent, and how those funds are <br />used. <br /> <br /> The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Schletty. <br /> Ayes (7). Nays (0). Motion passed. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director provided an update on potential development that could provide an <br />opportunity for the City to accept land for park dedication, or easement, to use for trail <br />development. <br />