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42 Role of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to review and make recommendations 43 whether the city should accept land or cash or combination 44 45 In addition, staff provided an overview of the Park Dedication process, history, purpose and options 46 withthe Commission. 47 48 The Commission reviewed location maps of Midland Legacy Estates and the proposed site plan for 49 the development which includes a sidewalk along Eustis as part of the development. The project 50 qualifies for Park Dedication. The proposal summary for Midland Legacy Estates includes: 51 Total Acreage = 5.84 52 18 new lots 53 The cash amount for the additional 18 lots would be $72,000 ($4,000 per additional lot) 54 Land Requirement = .58 acre 55 Land Proposal = .58 acre 56 57 Todd Ganz and Tom Collins from Integrity Land Development joined the Commission meeting to 58 answer any questions on the proposed development. 59 60 Commissioner Lenhart inquired about the wetland status of the property and how that impacts the 61 development. She alsoasked what would happen to the proposed park parcel if cash is taken in lieu 62 of land. Developer Ganz explained that the five acre parcel has been approved as a storm water 63 wetland by thy watershed district. This distinction allows for a retaining wall or building one foot 64 away from the wetland. Also, he noted that if cash is chosen the proposed park area will belong to 65 the Home Owners Association who could potentially add a bench and use it as an area to walk the 66 property owner’s dogs. 67 68 N. Nelson, 2151 Fulham Observed that there were drawings for a park site in Southwest Roseville 69 from the Comprehensive Plan in the Commission packet. She questioned why Parks and Recreation 70 staff did not negotiate with the owners to try to purchase the whole property, or a portion of it, when 71 it went up for sale. Also, she asked if the developer puts a retaining wall around the wetland if it 72 would destroy wildlife who depend upon that land for a water source or habitat. She noted this does 73 not feel very environmentally friendly. 74 75 Chair Hoag asked N. Nelson if she would suggest the Commission recommend land or cash to 76 satisfy Park Dedication for Midland Legacy Estates. N. Nelson suggested cash as the proposed land 77 does not appear useful for a park. 78 79 Staff responded that they did have discussions with the property owner about purchasing the parcel. 80 However, the price was never at an amount that the city would pursue. The city’s policy is that it is a 81 willing buyer/willing seller at a fair price. Also, staff noted that the city was interested in the entire 82 parcel. 2