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Planning & Zoning Board April 9, 2014 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Larsen responded that park development is financially driven. The park dedication funds for this project are proposed for trails. She added that funding is not available for additional park development. Mr. Evans was a former member of the Park Board and noted that funding is a major issue for the Park Board. Money for parks is dependent on new development park and park dedication fees. He stated that this area is on the city’s radar, but no money is available. He noted that additional funding will need to come from other means. Mr. Laden suggested that the City take a closer look at the Comprehensive Plan to determine when a tot-lot is more suitable than a trail for a neighborhood. Mr. Root suggested that the City revisit park dedication fees versus parkland. He added that there should be enough dollars submitted to develop a tot-lot and a trail in a development to serve a neighborhood. Ms. Larsen pointed out that a considerable amount of parkland was dedicated as part of this original development. She noted that only developable upland is credited for park dedication. Ms. Larsen pointed out that there would be no additional park dedication fees coming in if it were not for the additional proposed lots in this development. Mr. Laden made a MOTION at 7:17 p.m. to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 4 - 0. (Hyden abstained.) 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Project Updates Katie Larsen, City Planner, provided an update of current city projects. Ms. Larsen mentioned that staff is still working to address signage. 7. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Evans. Motion carried 4 - 0. (Hyden abstained.) Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bugge Community Development Assistant