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<br />cost of installing the sidewalk connection in and out of the development. A map was displayed that <br />showed the developers suggested sidewalk connections to the Commission. Staff relayed that it was <br />their understanding that the sidewalk connections may be required as part of the public improvement <br />contract and would be negotiated as part of the final application for this development. Therefore, this <br />item should be treated separately from Park Dedication. <br /> <br />Staff added that this area is located in constellation N. There are no specific plans identified in the <br />Parks and Recreation System Master Plan for parkland in this area. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lenhart asked if there was a proposed location for land. <br /> <br />Commissioner Heikkila commented that the loss of trees will be very apparent to the public with this <br />new development. In addition, he acknowledged that the Parks and Recreation Commission does not <br />have authority over tree removal or planting decisions within new developments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Baggenstoss relayed that he is a part of the Rice-Larpenteur Alliance and that the trail <br />is very enticing. He questioned if the trail is already worked into the development. Staff notedthat it <br />was there understanding that it will be part of the Public Improvement Agreement. In addition, staff <br />noted that it would be fair for the Commission to indicate that the trail connection would be a <br />desirable asset to the area if that is how they feel. <br />part of the Rice-Larpenteur Alliance and City of <br />the trail in the recommendation. She added that <br />if the developer ends up giving land to create the trail she would support that land offsetting the Park <br />Dedication monetary amount. <br />Commissioner Lenhart added that she would like the trail to be publicly available to anyone. <br /> <br />The Commission discussed the trail connection and how that may potentially impact their cash or <br />land recommendation. <br /> <br />Land Developer, Roger Anderson joined the Commission to provide additional details on the <br />development and to answer any questions. He relayed that the connection trail was developed with a <br />staff member from Community Development as a way <br />Vision Plan. Mr. Anderson noted that the trail connection will cost about $35,000 to build, will be <br />approximately 2/10 acre and will benefit the city more than the development. As a result of those <br />factors the Developer is asking for cash in lieu of land to satisfy the Park Dedication requirement. <br />The Commission discussed the trail layout, property use decisions and project timeline with the <br />developer. <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />