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