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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 15, 2015 Page 6 gramming that were not (e.g. ballfields) and how depreciation expenses affected funding. Commissioner Holt noted the Commission’s desire to explore the big picture for this program not currently taxpayer funded. In reviewing surrounding communities and inner-ring suburbs such as Roseville, Commissioner Holt noted the unique and valuable asset provided by the golf course, serving to increase the City’s tax base and of importance to the community as well. Commissioner Holt asked consideration by the City Council in the possibility of bringing the golf course back into the Parks & Recreation fold versus as a standalone Enterprise Fund. Commissioner Holt also thanked the City Council for increasing the frequency of these joint meetings, and expressed hope that they were also of benefit to the City Council. Commissioner Holt noted the Commission’s appreciation of the addi- tional direction and focus they provided in their oversight of park and recreation activities and events. Mayor Roe thanked Commissioners for their update, and opened discussion to in- dividual Councilmembers. Councilmember Willmus thanked the Commission for the information they of- fered. In his personal consideration of the position of the skating center or golf course, Councilmember Willmus advised that he looked at them as amenities that served the entire community, holding those services and amenities on a par with emergency and public works services. Councilmember Willmus opined that they all represented an important aspect for a healthy community. Councilmember Willmus noted his willingness to hold ongoing discussions about how to improve things, but for him personally the bottom line was that he may not consider such services as necessarily being revenue generators, but of community value. Councilmember Willmus noted this was similar to the correlation between recreation or open space properties adding value for contiguous adjacent private properties. Councilmember Willmus sought further consideration by the Commission on how to address park dedicationfees for redevelopment projects that may not allow for or include available property. Referencing his past service on the Parks & Recreation Commission, Coun- cilmember Willmus noted their review of fees, and asked for an update from the Commission and fine-tune review of all fees going forward, including compari- sons with other communities. Commissioner Holt advised that this had been done internally by the Commission and offered to provide it to the City Council at the next joint meeting.