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Park Board <br />September 4, 2024 <br />pg. 2 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />attended. Mr. DeGardner stated the purpose of this meeting was to discuss the park <br />and trail issues. <br />Mrs. Ballering asked if we have the resources to put in any new park system. Stated that <br />the City Council hasn’t given the Park Board the funds to maintain the parks. Mr. <br />DeGardner stated this development will generate park dedication fees for the City. <br />Mrs. Schmidt asked what the closest park to this development is. Mr. DeGardner replied <br />Birch Park and Tower Park. Mr. Kusterman also mentioned Brandywood Park. <br />Mr. Huelman asked Mrs. Grouws about the demographic of the housing. She answered <br />higher-end apartments. Mr. DeGardner asked if she anticipates a lot of families with <br />young children. She replied maybe a lot of empty nesters but could also be families. <br />Mrs. Schmidt discussed a prior development that proposed the HOA would create and <br />maintain their park. <br />Mr. DeGardner asked Mrs. Grouws what her perspective is on the identified 2.7 acres of <br />upland and using that as a public park. She replied that needs to be discussed with the <br />City. <br />Mr. Huelman stated he would like cash park dedication fees. In the future, would like to <br />think about recreational opportunities and trails for the 2.7 acres. <br />Mr. Kusterman made a motion for cash in lieu of land. Mr. Gooder seconded. Motion <br />carried 6 – 0