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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 15, 2015 Page 7 Councilmember McGehee asked Commissioner Doneen regarding properties still available in SW Roseville. Commissioner Doneen responded that, for various reasons, the Commission chose not to move forward on either of the two available properties at this time. Chair Stoner concurred, noting that one parcel was more favorable than the other given its size and how it was laid out based on what could be fit on either parcel (e.g. ballfields). Councilmember McGehee clarified that, when she considered a park in her area, she was not specifically considering its use as a ballfield, but green space to pro- vide an opportunity for family activities, not necessarily organized or formal ac- tivities. Councilmember McGehee opined that there were many such amenities available in the community. Councilmember McGehee suggested the Commission’s consideration of partner- ing with the City of Falcon Heights with their community park already in that area and providing many amenities, and already used by a majority of SW Roseville residents already. Given the recent completion and integration of the pathway, Councilmember McGehee expressed her preference for that partnership option versus acquiring more land; and asked that the Commission think more broadly and make links with neighboring communities. Councilmember McGehee asked Commissioner Becker-Finn about how a deter- mination was made for those paying fees (e.g. civic or neighborhood groups) and private uses. Councilmember McGehee provided a recent anecdotal example of apparent disparities, and her understanding of the intent for building use by resi- dents. As a newer member of the Commission, Commissioner Becker-Finn advised that she was not on board when fees were determined. Chair Stoner provided the fee structure and intent for use of buildings by resi- dents, considering use by resident groups as a loss and theoretically compensated with non-resident fees. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Commissioner O’Brien clarified that the fees depended on the function and how the event is defined –whether exclu- sive to a particular association or open to the public. Commissioner Stoner noted this is the general intent, and obviously each case was given consideration.