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Natural Resource and TrailProjects At your October meeting youreviewedanddiscussed the approach, identified projects and cost estimates for the natural resource andtrail projects.Any additional progress on the Renewal Program will be reported at the meeting. Comments, questionsand suggestions from the Commission are welcome and encouraged. Requested Commission Action : Discuss and provide input/advice/recommendations Staff will provide any additional information and updates to you at the meeting. Park Dedication Rate Review 5. The Commissions role is to review and recommend Park Dedication rates. This item is an effort to maintain a consistent periodic review. The most recent increase for residential rates was November 2011 when the rates were increased from $3,000 to $3,500 per unit. Based upon the survey of other communities, system needs, CIP, Master Plan outline of needs and the fact that an increase occurred within the last two yearsto keep pace, it may be appropriate for the rates to remain and be reviewed again next year. The Commercial Park Dedication was adjusted from 5% of FMV to 7% of FMV.Based upon the survey of other communities, system needs, CIP, Master Plan outline of needs and the fact that an increase occurred last year to keep pace, it may be appropriate for the rates to remain and be reviewed again next year Enclosed is a survey of rates in surrounding metropolitan communities. Requested Action : Discuss the Park Dedication rateand consider a recommendation Park Board Discussion 6. This is an item that was discussed at your joint meeting with the City Council and subsequently at a Commission meeting where there appears to be interestby both groupsin studying the subject further and eventually providing a recommendation to the City Council. Initially one of the areas of interest to understand better was the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the Park Improvement Program (PIP) as it relates to Parks and Recreation. To get the conversation and awareness going, enclosed is a memo from the City Finance Director Chris Miller outlining the CIP and PIP. Chris is willing to come to a future meeting for further discussion if the Commission is interested. Requested Action : Discussion Meeting Calendar for 2014 7. Enclosed is a draft meeting calendar for 2014 for your review and discussion. Requested Commission Action: Discuss and set annual meeting calendar for 2014. Staff Report 8. Other 9. Adjournment 10.