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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 6 November 13, 2024 that information based on development projections i.e., Bradford Park and the Specht property that have recently been discussed. Chair Anderson asked for confirmation that park dedication is paid out at final plat not when homes are built. Mr. Stremcha confirmed. The commission would like to see the details of the $325,000 broken down before they give recommendations. It would be foolish the put the budget a million dollars in the hole by 2028 otherwise they have to ask the council for more money and that would mean money would come out of taxpayer's pockets. The choice is to either fill the gap or do less. They must collectively decide what they are not going to do. Playgrounds could be its own work session project in 2025, the current playground schedule it not sustainable and there here are too many small playgrounds. Commissioner Loidolt asked Mr. Stremcha if the commissioner could ask City Council for an increase in funds from the liquor store profits. Mr. Stremcha shared that the city is considering more income through the liquor stores including cannabis sales that could increase the revenue. Mr. Stremcha said the council is looking for recommendations for the first December meeting. It could be something as simple as to not spend more than a certain amount of dollars but the details of what the money/line-item details are spent on can be determined later. Chair Anderson suggested holding a special meeting sometime between now and December 2nd meeting to make these decisions. Commissioner Fermoyle suggested to make a recommendation on dropping the $325, 000 to $125,000 to save $200,000. Chair Anderson said he feels that they would not be doing their job to do it that way. Chair Anderson agreed with the following budget line items $6,250 would be good, $10,000 would be good, he needs more information about the $35,000, would like Mr. Baas input on the Ridgewood basketball court, $100,000 framework plan could be pushed out, he would like details of what the $325,000 in park projects are and then work to balance the budget. Commissioner Loidolt said that Council needs to understand that playgrounds will be not getting replaced based on the current budget with a goal to have a have a balanced budget. Chair Anderson called a special meeting for Wednesday the 20`' at 6:30pm to discuss the budget. Secretary Larson clarified that there would not be any data to provide ahead of time if the meeting is next wed. Commissioner Fermoyle said she cannot make the meeting next wed. Commissioner Stewart asked about the Hillside parking lot budget line item. The Commissioners agreed that could be pushed out. Commissioner Niziolek suggested that we get out of the parking lot business and focus on recreation. Chair Anderson agree to keep pushing parking lots out as far as they can and let the City Council make those decision. Commissioner Niziolek mentioned that they have not discussed the Jackson Street Water Tower Park at all. Commissioner Stewart said that this would be an opportunity for a civic private partnership since it is downtown. It was the consensus of the Commission hold a special meeting touring the following properties with permission of the landowners on Sunday, December 8, at 1:OOpm at the Nystrom Property located at 19232 Proctor Rd. Elk River, MN 55330 and the Maher Property located near Camp Cozy Sec:31 Twp:33.0 Rg:26 Lot: Blk: Acres 2.67 W 1-2 OF NE 1-4 LYING S &W OF ELK RIVER EX N 950 FT. 13. Motion to Adjourn Meeting NATURE