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<br />The Commission discussed the option to increase Park Dedication and the risks of increasing by a <br />large amount versus incrementally. <br /> <br />Commissioner O’Brien agreed that land prices are going up and that it does make sense to increase <br />the rate. However, she feels that a 5% increase this year would be appropriate. She added that the <br />Commission looks at Park Dedication rates each year and the rate can be increased again next year <br />when society is a little more settled. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lenhart asked who pays the Park Dedication fee. Staff responded that the developer <br />pays the fee and then passes it on in the property sale price. <br /> <br />Commissioner Arneson reminded the Commission that Roseville is landlocked with finite land to <br />develop. <br /> <br />Stoner recounted to the Commission that when he started serving on the Commission that the rate <br />that was being charged was well below average, even when the city was providing an above average <br />park system. He stressed that the Commission should not be afraid to charge more as the city <br />provides more and Roseville can justify the higher rates. However, he does understand that it makes <br />sense to increase the rate in smaller increments each year and he advocated that the Commission <br />increase it yearly so as to avoid having to do a larger rate correction after a few years. <br /> <br />Chair Hoag motioned to recommend an increase of $250 in Park Dedication for the residential <br />land rate from $4,000 to $4,250 to the City Council. Seconded by Commissioner Stoner. <br /> <br /> Roll Call <br />Ayes: Arneson, Baggenstoss, Brown, Dahlstrom, Heikkila, Hoag, Lenhart, O’Brien and Stoner. <br />Nays: None. <br /> <br />6) STAFF REPORT <br />a) NEW OR RELEVANT COMMUNICATIONS AND UPDATE ITEMS <br />Operational Update <br /> ALL programs, events and rentals are modified and have safety plans <br /> Indoor fall programs have started and have very good participation <br /> Larpen”TOUR” <br />o Parks and Recreation staff participated in this community event with crafts and outreach <br /> Fall photo shoot <br />o New offering at the Arboretum. All slots were filled. <br /> Halloween Spooktacular – Sat. Oct. 24 (1 – 4 p.m.) <br />o Pre-registration required <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br /> <br />