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122 Commissioner Dahlstrom noted that a park cannot be put on any of the streets that are not public. 123 Only Eustis and County Road B West are public streets surrounding this parcel. Also, he reiterated 124 that a .5 acre parcel is very small and would still require park staff to upkeep it regardless of size. 125 126 Chair Hoag recommended to propose preferably lots 14, 15 and/or 16 (and potentially 12 and 13) 127 as a potential location for the .58 acre of parkland to fulfill the Park Dedication Requirement for 128 2395 County Road B West to the City Council. If that location is not feasible the Commission 129 recommends cash in lieu of land. Seconded by Commissioner Baggenstoss. 130 131 The Commission and staff discussed potential options for a park that is .58 acres. 132 133 Commissioner O’Brien stated that she is concerned about the small size of this potential park as 134 many of the residents who provided feedback to the Commission were derisive about the size of 135 Midland Grove Park and its lack of accessibility. She worries if residents would approve of an even 136 smaller park in the area. However, she did point out that the Commission can’t know that as most of 137 the feedback did not relay the citizen’s desire of land vs. cash. O’Brien stated that she is concerned 138 that the small piece of land may make the Commission feel better but it may not be useable to the 139 community. 140 141 Chair Hoag noted that the location he recommended was not chosen solely for the easiest 142 development of a park, rather he recommend it because of the potential to save as much of the 143 natural area as possible. Also, it may potentially become a piece of a long term “park puzzle” in this 144 area. 145 146 Commissioner Dahlstrom reiterated that this is a very small piece of land that is not easily 147 accessible. Also, the city has to maintain a park long term even if it is left largely as a green space. 148 149 Commissioner Baggenstoss stated that there are a lot of great parks in a lot of great cities that are 150 small and are very much appreciated by residents in those cities. As Roseville becomes more urban 151 it is important to start thinking about pocket parks within the city. 152 153 M. McNealy, Having a small space that is not surrounded by traffic like the garden park on 154 Cleveland is more desirable. In this front section on Co. Rd. B there are enough walkers and bikers 155 on our end of town that would use this space to enjoy nature. 156 157 Roll Call 158 Ayes: Arneson, Baggenstoss, Brown, Dahlstrom, Heikkila, Hoag, Lenhart, O’Brien, and Stoner. 159 Nays: None. 160 161 4