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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes June 14, 2000 Page 3 .. 9.A.2. Letter from Jim Nystrom - Reaional Park Plannin9 COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER THE PROPOSAL BY JIM NYSTROM FOR A COALITION FOR REGIONAL PARK PLANNING ALONG THE HIGHWAY 101 AND 169 CORRIDORS. COMMISSIONER REITSMA SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. 9.8.1. Joint Powers Aareement with ISD #728 Michele McPherson explained that staff met with Dr. Flannery, Superintendent of ISD #728, and Rick Foster and Daryl Thompson of Riverside Development to discuss a possible joint powers agreement. The agreement proposes that the School District purchase 20 acres of land from Riverside to locate an elementary school. 16 acres of land would be dedicated for park purposes as a pre- development dedication for the remaining 240 acres to be developed by Riverside. The City would then own land which would be utilized by the School and the City as recreation fields. Ms. McPherson stated that staff has informed the developer that the 16 acres of pre-development land dedication would not be considered full dedication, and once development of the 240 acres is proposed, the City would look for additional land or fees to be paid to complete the 10 percent requirement. . Commissioner Peterson asked why it would be called a joint powers agreement. Ms. McPherson explained that the City would need to agree to accept the land dedication, the City would own then own the land which would be used by the School District, and the School District would agree to help pay for the development of the fields. Commissioner Dana Anderson questioned if the land met the City's criteria for park dedication. He stated that he was in favor of the school district spreading its resources by utilizing city park land, but he felt the City should enter into any agreement with caution. He did not feel it was appropriate to accept park land which included roadway and swamp and felt this should be deducted from the acreage. The Commissioners expressed concern with the term "joint powers agreement" and felt "partnership" would be more appropriate. They also felt that more details on the issue are needed. COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED TO RECOMMEND STAFF PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT REGARDING LOCATION OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON 181sT AVENUE; AND THAT ONLY DEVELOPABLE ACREAGE BE CREDITED TOWARD PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS. COMMISSIONER HUBERTY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 2-6. Commissioners Dave Anderson, Sladek, Peterson, Westrum and Dana Anderson opposed. . COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT STAFF PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT, TO CONSIDER A PARK DEDICATION OF TEN PERCENT FOR THE 36 ACRES AT THIS TIME, LEAVING THE OPTION FOR THE DEVELOPER TO DEDICATE 16 ACRES IF HE CHOOSES.