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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 20, 2017 Page 17 Mayor Roe suggested the intent may be to expand the definition of land contribu- tion that could be beyond a specific plot of land, but involve trail connections. Mr. Lamb agreed that was the intent, and used several examples in Roseville (e.g. McCarron's Lake area or Old National Guard Annory parcel) as examples of larger tracts of land that could be subdivided, and possibly include another street with a possible trail to connect with the existing system. Councilmember Willmus questioned if that didn't lead to situations with addition- al land being donated to areas of the city that already have built -out park and trail infrastructure, limiting the ability to capture dollars to use in areas of the city without as many amenities available. While each would be considered on a case by case basis, Mr. Lamb advised that the focus using existing policies, would be to determine how this code as one of many city tools, could be used to improve connectivity throughout the communi- ty. Mr. Lamb noted that the comprehensive plan now separated the city into six- teen districts, some of which had no park, and others having limited park space (e.g. Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area). Mr. Lamb noted the need for more sidewalks and amenities to provide synergy in connecting around lakes and de- velopment parcels. While agreeing that it differed by location, Mr. Lamb sug- gested a guiding master plan or park/trail document to help the city code reach its purpose. Councilmember Willmus spoke against such guiding documents; opining that there were areas in the community without that infrastructure, but could allow them to acquire property on the other side of town. Mayor Roe noted that the dollars could still be part of this; with Mr. Lamb con- curring that it was intended as one other option. Councilmember Willmus stated that he didn't want to eliminate steering each ap- plication to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a recommendation, which he considered being set in place if this was pursued. Mayor Roe opined that this simply provided more options on the land side of the equation, and clarified that ultimately land decisions lay with the city, noting that the city didn't need to approve any land donations that it didn't want. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of having more options available, and therefore including that as a tool in the subdivision ordinance. Mayor Roe noted that it didn't need to be an either/or situation, but could be a combination. Mayor Roe further clarified that there were limits on how money in