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Staffresearch –legal aspectsareyet to be sorted out o Staff has connected with surrounding communities to understand how their ordinances are written and in what scenarios they collect Park Dedication Staff provided a brief overview of the history, purpose and land or cash options for Park Dedication. Roseville’s Park Dedication Ordinance (1103.07) was reviewed with the Commission. Staff noted that if pathways or right of ways are required as part of the development they would not qualify as Park Dedication. Key Factors in Roseville that Activates “Triggers” Park Dedication: o A “net increase” in development sites o Can only capture for new lots being created o Involves 1 acre or more Outreach was completed by staff to 9 communities (Andover, Arden Hills, Burnsville, Champlin, Cottage Grove, Mounds View, New Brighton, Shoreview and St. Louis Park) to understand their Park Dedication requirements and triggers. Some of the key language differences appear to be: Do not require a “net increase” in sites but rather focus on increased density Some do capture Park Dedication on all units as long as they have not contributed Park Dedication in the past Do not have a minimum acreage Commissioner Baggenstoss relayed that he was happy to see this research on the agenda tonight as population density is going to continue in Roseville and Park Dedication needs to address the increases in order to offset the additional park usage. Commissioner Dahlstrom questioned if there may be any unforeseen consequences to changing the ordinance. Staff responded that they did not anticipate any consequences as Roseville is fortunate to have a great location and people come to Roseville for the park system. In addition, staff noted that the surrounding communities are currently utilizing similar ordinances. The Commission discussed how Park Dedication funds are used to acquire new park properties and how changing the ordinance language couldhave helped address the population density impactsto the parks for development projects that did not qualify for Park Dedication. Commissioner Arneson asked at what point the city would be willing to pay greater than the assessed Fair Market Value (FMV) for parkland in southwest Roseville. Staff responded that the city would be willing to pay a higher price. However, the exact amount over would be based on reasonableness. 3