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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes December 7, 2005 Recreation Department consider names for this parcel prior to spring. Perhaps a citywide contest to celebrate the sesquicentennial. ' Namio2ofPark The committee discussed various ideas for naming the park; a contest of some sort, naming it after a past Parks & Recreation Committee Member, a Veteran's Memorial theme or a French Heritage theme. What the committee decided they would like to do, with Council's approval, would be to have a contest or a raffie of sorts, and tie it in with the summer festival and the parade. A contest with a winner was one idea, but the committee would like to ultimately choose the name from ideas suggested by residents. The committee liked the idea to tie it in with a raffle and have all the ideas put in a hat and prizes drawn from those who entered. This would give the committee ideas of what the community would like to see the park named as and the name could be announced during the festival. The committee also briefly discussed the idea of having a float in the parade. The committee still has concerns over what is the urgency in tearing down the house on the property. If the City owns the property, the 81. Paul Water Utility would not have liability so how can the S1. Paul Water Utility specify in the purchase agreement what the timetable is for the City to remove the house. The committee doesn't necessarily want the house to remain, but it has yet to be explained why it must come down within 6 months of the purchase. Committee Member Amundsen stated the Downtown Task Force also has some concerns over the timing of removing the house as well as other houses/property in Centerville when County Road 14 is widened and the City owned property is developed. The timing may affect the possibility of receiving grant money. Mr. Meyer had said they would try and work with the county to coordinate the removal of the buildings to maximize the possibility of receiving grant money. CommerciaVIndustrial Park Dedication Fees - B & R Prooerties Ms. Stephan informed the committee of Council's discussion and motion regarding CommerciallIndustrial Park Dedication Fees for B & R Properties, 6805 - 20th Avenue South. Following is an excerpt from the November 9, 2005 City Council Meeting: Mr. Larson presented information on the B & R property and the amount of land required by the Rice Creek Watershed District to be set-aside as wetlands. The building permit considered the entire parcel for park dedication, so the developer is requesting that the dedication fees be reduced based on the determination that half of the acreage is unusable. Council Member Terway expressed his concern about making an exception for this development, but went on to say this request is reasonable. Mr. Hoeft answered the reason for exception here is that the Watershed District, as a third party, has made the determination that the property is unusable. Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the park dedication for 3.9 acres based on the recommendation from the Rice Creek Watershed District. With the stipulation that the Parks and Recreation Department be made fuOy aware of the action of the CounciL All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 50f6