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The Development Team joined the call with the Commission. Eric Luth spoke for the developer stating that they did not envision the location having any park use as it is a tight area for the houses and they would prefer to pay cash in lieu of land. Duane noted that a bituminous trail will be added outside of the requirements for the development. As the Development Team has been working with Community Development it was relayed to them that the sidewalk would be added in the future so they have opted to locate the segment during the build. Commissioner Stoner asked what the current public lake access is for Lake Owasso. Staff responded that there is access via Central Park North via Heinel Drive as well as the County entrances. Commissioner Baggenstoss asked if the dock area will be a private park for the homeowners. The Developer confirmed and responded that it is a pad with a picnic table. The developer addedthat the majority of the area seen on the map by the dock is for storm water management and the remaining area is for trees that they are trying to save. Commissioner Stoner remarked that the Developer is adding the bituminous trail and working to save trees which are both above what is required. He noted that the only land that may be beneficial would be an option for lake access. However, as there is one via Central Park North, Commissioner Stoner stated he would opt for cash in lieu of land. Commissioner Lenhart motioned to recommend the acceptance of cash ($21,250) to the City Council to satisfy the Park Dedication for Victoria St. N. and Orchard Ln./Co. Rd. C2. Seconded by Commissioner Arneson. Roll Call Ayes: Arneson, Baggenstoss, Brown, Dahlstrom, Hoag, Lenhart, O’Brien and Stoner. Nays: None. Abstain: Heikkila. 5) POCAHONTAS PARK NAME CONVERSATION Chair Hoag relayed to the group that he feels it may be time to move to the next step of “what and how” to change the name of the park. Commissioner Arneson posed the question of if the name should be changed to honor the Indigenous People as others appear to move to more generic names for product and places. Commissioner Baggenstoss stated that this is an opportunity to change the narrative for a forgotten voice. He continued that this is an opportunity for the Commission to be allies by utilizing the guidance that is laid out in the Narrative Framework document that was provided by staff and that he does not think the Commission should adopt a generic name. 3