4.1. DRAFT MINUTES (3 SETS) 08-03-2020

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City Council Minutes Page 7 July 20, 2020 ----------------------------- Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Council questioned why the Park and Recreation Commission had not been shown all of the documentation. Some of the materials had not be available for the last Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Dave Williams, Park and Recreation Commission Chair, stated a majority of the commissioners were in favor of what they had seen, and a few felt they needed additional information. The motion to request more information failed by vote and the motion to deny the land swap failed for lack of a second. Mr. Williams went out to the property to see what it looked like. Council asked that the updated proposal go to the August 12, 2020, Park and Recreation Commission meeting and then return to the August 17, 2020, City Council meeting. Councilmember Christianson asked about the environmental impact and if the city must do soil testing before putting in a park. 9.5 Park Dedication Fees Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. He outlined a possibility that would help incentivize high density housing. City Attorney Beck stated this would be a policy decision. The cost changes would be a factor of land value. Council commented that the amount seems to go up and down every few years. City Attorney Beck stated that 10% was a standard almost statewide but most cities have adjusted away from a percentage. Councilmember Wagner asked why we are charging park dedication fees. Councilmember Ovall would like to know if there is a surplus or deficit of park land based on population. Council asked that the Parks and Recreation Commission do a needs analysis to see if there was sufficient park land, the land met the needs of the population, and there was enough distribution. This can occur at the same time as the Comprehensive Plan process. 11. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City Council at 9:26 p.m.