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Vice-Chair O’Brien offered the addition of Goal 7.7, to address the volunteers needed for the Natural Resources Program. The Commission discussed using similar language to Goal 2.7 with the addition of support “and engage”. Newby suggested adding “and the need for critical habitat for pollinators” to Goal 7.4. Chair Gelbach indicated that the Commission would be completing a final overview of all the goals and recommendations at the October 3, 2017 meeting. PARK DEDICATION METHOD DISCUSSION 5. Chair Gelbach introduced the work that was done to review the Park Dedication method at the August 3, 2017 Parks and Recreation meeting. The Commission agreed that they are comfortable with and suggest the current method for determining Park Dedication. However, going forward they suggested a periodic comparison every couple of years to review the League of MN Cities methodology as part of their ongoing Park Dedication analysis. Vice-Chair O’Brien asked for additional details on the current non-residential land and cash dedication amounts. Currently, the land amount is 5% and the cash dedication is 10% FMV. The Commission discussed equalizing the amounts. Commissioner Stoner moved to increase the non-residential land amount from 5% to 10% with all other amounts, including cash amounts to remain the same for 2018. Vice-Chair O’Brien seconds. Motion passes unanimously. PREPARE FOR JOINT MEETING WITH RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND 6. RECREATION COMMISSION The Commission discussed a potential list of topics for the joint meeting with Ramsey County Parks and Recreation. The potential list included:  Update on Ramsey County’s Comprehensive Plan and planning process, including trail systems and promoting connections  EAB  Dog Park (lack of a fully fenced park)  Plans for McCarron’s Park (specifically the lighting)  Rice-Larpenteur Revitalization  Natural Resources After discussing time consideration and priorities the Commission recommended these final topics: