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Commissioner Baggenstoss asked what would happen to the development if the decision is made to move forward with land to satisfy Park Dedication. Mr. Anderson responded that would be the equivalent of 2-3 lots and depending on their location it would no longer make the development feasible as they are already operating on tight margins. Or he stated that the development may need to be reconfigured to a higher density apartment building to accommodate the land request. Commissioner Dahlstrom motioned to recommend the acceptance of cash ($72,250) to the City Council to satisfy the Park Dedication for 196 and 210 So. McCarrons Boulevard, with the caveat that there is a trail included as part of a Public Improvement Contract. Seconded by Commissioner Stoner. the end of the motion. Commissioners Dahlstrom and Stoner agreed to these additions to the motion. Amended Motion: Commissioner Dahlstrom motioned to recommend the acceptance of cash ($72,250) to the City Council to satisfy the Park Dedication for 196 and 210 So. McCarrons Boulevard, with the caveat that there is a publicly accessible trail included as part of a Public Improvement Contract to meet the Rice-Larpenteur Vision Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Stoner. Roll Call Ayes: Arneson, Baggenstoss, Brown, Dahlstrom, He Nays: None. Abstain: None. 5) NATURAL RESOURCES STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM UPDATE Staff provided the Commission with an update on the Natural Resources Stewardship Program. Vision: Volunteers, staff and consultants working together to accomplish our goals The need to expand beyond the successful third Saturday of the month efforts Implement planned structure Accomplishments: Increased number of volunteer led activities throughout the city Successful events during COVID-19 Established protocol and processes to empower our volunteer leaders to be successful Implemented quarterly communications newsletter 2021 opportunities: Training of volunteer leaders 3