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Two representatives from the development company, Edison Land, LLC, were present at the meeting to provide additional information on the development and answer and questions. They noted that thereare many on-site recreation amenities provided for residents of the development, including: fitness centers, community rooms, sport court, green space, swimming pool, sun deck, walking trail with fitness equipment, rain garden, dog walk area and playground. The developers worked with the city to connect pathways between the development and Sandcastle Park. The developer discussed potentially purchasing a parcel next to the development as a potential land dedication. Commissioner Matts-Benson asked what amenities are currently at Sandcastle Park. Staff noted that there is a play structure, park building, ice rinks, tennis court, basketball court and a sandlot baseball field. The developer defined where the pathways are located throughout the development. Commissioner Arneson questioned if residents would feel comfortable going to a city park located within the development. Staff noted that there could be potential opportunity to adjust the amenities at Sandcastle Park to better fit with the needs of the neighborhood. Vice-Chair Hoag relayed that he believes Sandcastle Park,coupled with the amenities of the new development, cover the needs of the residents in Constellation A. Commissioner Boulton made a motion to recommend cash in lieu of land, in the amount of $1,015,750, to the City Council to satisfy Park Dedication at 3080-3110 Old Highway 8. Vice-Chair Hoag seconds. Commissioner Lenhart added that with the density of people in the new development itmay be nice to have green space available outside of Sandcastle Park. The Commission discussed the size of the land dedication opportunity andpotentialoptions for park improvements at Sandcastle. Roll Call Ayes: Arneson, Boulton, Brown, Dahlstrom, Hoag, Matts-Benson. Nays: Lenhart. Abstain: None. 2