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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020 <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />7.1 <br />Agenda Section <br /> Action Item <br />Meeting Date <br />May 11, 2022 <br />Prepared by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Item Description <br />Furniture donation in lieu of Park Dedication <br />Reviewed by <br />Zach Carlton, Planning Manager <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Recommend, by motion, to accept/not accept outdoor furniture donation furniture in lieu of cash for Park <br />Dedication. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />At the April 18 City Council meeting, Steve Hickman proposed donating outdoor furniture equivalent to the <br />required park dedication to satisfy the planning requirement. City Council directed the proposal be sent to the <br />Parks and Recreation Commission for discussion. It was stated the furniture would need to be donated at <br />wholesale and meet the needs of the city’s park system. <br /> <br />The Commission reviewed the Park Dedication – Hickman Addition in March and recommended a cash <br />donation. The city attorney has reviewed the city code and determined that Council may approve a donation of <br />furniture in lieu of part or all of the cash dedication fee. He provided guidance that the code requires the <br />Commission to review the improvements (furniture) for appropriateness with the park and trail master plans. A <br />detailed proposal is required on what the furniture will be and where it will be placed including its value in <br />relationship to the park dedication requirement. <br /> <br />Steve Hickman will provide additional clarification on his proposal at the Commission meeting. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />The estimated cash dedication is approximately $34,209.41 or 8% of the county-assessed value of the vacant land. <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Opportunity to live, work and play <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> City Council April 18, 2022, packet <br /> <br />