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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 �17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2j 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 RHRA �Ieeting �Iinutes— �Ionday, August 29, 2016 Page 14 Ms. Kvilvang reviewed the preferences outlined in the survey, noting they �vere typical in most communities (e.g. underground or ramp parking to address reduced surface parking; green enhancements, etc.). Ms. Kvilvang noted others included public infrastructure; affordable housing at 20% of luxury product; pedestrian or transit amenities; and increased green space. Meinber Etten spoke in support of the highlighted items, but questioned the need to highlight thetn specifically; with consensus by the REDA. President Roe noted underground parking was addressed in the last comprehensive plan update; and suggested the other items could be included a part of staff's review. President Roe stated his willingness to look at city assistance for additional amenities in line with city preferences and goals, and in lieu of other amenities or items that may be lacking as staff reviewed a particular project. Without objection, President Roe noted the REDA agreed to make the top t�vo items part of the policy, with other items falling under staff consideration. �Vhat City Fees Would the Citv or REDA be willin� to Waive Ms. Kvilvang noted this included building pennits, park dedication fees, water access or sewer access charges (WAC) or (SAC). Ms. Kvilvang advised that most communities were not willing to waive building permit fees, since they considered it part of doing business, but seeined more willing to consider waiving park dedication fees, often for senior assisted products since they �veren't deemed a burden on parks, while some say the park system has to be covered in any situation. Members Willmus, McGehee and Laliberte stated they �vere not in favor of waiving any fees. President Roe reminded members of the possibilitv that always exists to focus more on land in lieu of cash for park dedications. Mernber Etten concurred. However, he noted sometimes there were SAC credits available from the Metropolitan Council, not just the city, that he would not be opposed to using. Member consensus was that they would not be opposed to using those SAC credits. REDA Executive Director Trudgeon reviewed previous and cun•ent SAC charges and the process and credits retained by the city for use throughout the city. Mr. Trudgeon noted that cui-�•ent credit balance in Roseville was close to � 1 million.