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MEMORANDUM To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Lonnie Brokke Date: November 28, 2011 Re: Notes for Commission Meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 1. Introductions/Public Comment Invited Commissioners and staff will be introduced. Public participation and public comment is encouraged. 2. Approval of Minutes of the November 1, 2011 Meeting Enclosed is a copy of the minutes of November 1, 2011. Please be prepared to approve or amend. Requested Action: Approve/amend minutes of the meeting of November 1, 2011 3. Community Engagement Task Force Report Greg Simbeck and Randall Doneen serve on the Human Rights Commission Community Engagement Task Force as representatives of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Simbeck and Doneen will be prepared to report on the latest progress on this effort. Requested Action: Commission Discussion and feedback 4. Park Dedication —Walmart Included in your packet are maps and a letter from Andy Berg, Project Engineer from Kimley-Horn and Associates for a proposed Walmart in the Twin Lakes area. The proposal is to replat 17.8 acres. Park Dedication does apply in this proposal. The cash amount would be approximately $511,515 (5% of the FMV). The land amount would be 5% of 17.8 acres or .89 acre. The primary role of the Commission is to review and offer a recommendation to the City Council on whether to accept land, cash or a combination. Included in your packet is a copy of the Park Dedication Ordinance. Following is guidance from the Parks and Recreation System Master Plan on Parks and Open Space acquisition: Goal 3 Parks and Open Space Acquisition Add new parks and facilities to achieve equitable access in all neighborhoods, accommodate the needs of redeveloping areas, and meet residents `desires for a range of recreation opportunities serving all ages, abilities, and cultures. Policy 3.1: Ensure that no net loss of parkland or open space occurs during alterations or displacement of existing parkland and open space. If adverse impacts to parkland or open space take place, ensure that mitigation measures include the acquisition of replacement parkland of equal or greater size and value.