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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,June 15, 2015 Page 11 Regarding natural resource restoration, Councilmember Laliberte noted her previ- ous forwarding of information on Buckthorn mitigation. Regarding Cedarholm Golf Course, Councilmember Laliberte agreed that it was a valuable asset for the community; and expressed her interest in figuring out how to make it work and continuing as an asset for residents and non-residents alike; and her interest in hearing recommendations from the Commission. Pending that additional information, Councilmember Laliberte advised that she had no initial thoughts on the advantages or disadvantages of it remaining an Enterprise Fund, even though she appreciated the transparency and segregation of data provided by such a funding designation and for the guidance it provided. If the Commission recommended moving forward with course improvements or a new building, Councilmember Laliberte suggested looking into kick starter funding as part of that scenario to help solve part of the funding problem. Councilmember Laliberte expressed her interest in continuing these periodic joint meetings. Councilmember Laliberte encouraged the Commission to take advantage of C-TV Channel 16 as an additional opportunity to promote the golf course, skating center and park buildings; and to do a better job to highlight those amenities with that media source. Councilmember Willmus expressed his disagreement with Commissioner Holt and Councilmember Etten about moving the golf course from a separate Enter- prise Fund to the City's Recreation Fund. Councilmember Willmus stated that he found segregation of an Enterprise Fund to be illuminating and providing greater detail. Councilmember Willmus noted that the Ice Arena operated as an Enter- prise Fund until construction of the Oval. Councilmember Willmus echoed the comments of Councilmember Laliberte in improving marketing for park and recreation activities and events through as many options as are possible. Regarding park dedication fees, Councilmember Willmus noted the triggers under State Statute, and asked that the Commission be cognizant of that during their re- view. Mayor Roe briefly addressed park dedication fees, and its current limited use for sustainability for infrastructure and rehabilitation efforts in the park areas, as well as statutory allowances for acquisition of or improvement of parks. Mayor Roe advised that he had already broached this subject with staff, and suggested look- ing at policy recommendations to address use of the current park dedication fund and available dollars, and to determine if those funds should be segregated for the