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Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 July 13, 2022 ----------------------------- Commissioner Anderson shared this would be a complete about face from what we’ve been doing. We accept cash, land, or a combination of both. Commissioner Niziolek shared the cost of the trail is outside of our jurisdiction. Mr. Glines asked if Parks and Recreation Commission is only responsible for approving the park fees. He stated he will bring it up to the City Council about being fair and reasonable. Mr. Hecker shared he spoke with Mr. Carlton, and he shared that could happen and it is up to the commission to make the recommendation. Councilmember Wagner shared the trail system is meant to serve the community and not just the lots that are being developed. Mr. Glines asked if he only had 20 lots would he still need to pay $56,000 for park dedication. Councilmember Wagner shared that is how the practice is at this time. Mr. Glines shared he has done many plats in Elk River and has dedicated over 60 acres of usable park land. He feels the reasonable thing to do is pay all of the park fees and prorated portion comparable to Miske Meadows and Lennar. Councilmember Wagner shared no matter how many lots are put in the developer is responsible for the trail. Commissioner Anderson shared the Lennar project has only been discussed in concept. He shared the commission can make a motion to the recommendation of park dedication, but the funding of the trail is outside of our jurisdiction. Mr. Hecker shared the reason the commission is supportive of the trail is because they approved the trail master plan. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Rathbun to recommend to City Council to accept cash for park dedication, at the applicable rate, for the final number of dwelling units when the lots are released for recording, and we are in support of the trail because it is part of the parks master trail plan. Motion carried 6-0.