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Staff reiterated that the role of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to review the proposed development and relevant parks and recreation system plans and goals; and to make a recommendation as to whether the City should accept land, cash, or a combination, to satisfy the Park Dedication requirement. The project developer was available at the meeting to answer any questions. Commissioner Arneson mentioned that the parking lot at Rosebrook Park is very small and potentially expanding the size could be beneficial. Commissioner Boulton added that a larger parking lot may be useful for the future Capital Improvements at the park. The Commission questioned the land type and existing utilities on the north side of the parcel. The project developer answered that there is no existing utilities on the north 30 feet of the parcel. There was a previous easement that has been vacated and the land is now a proposed drainage easement to outlot A. Staff clarified that a recommendation of land would send the project back to city staff to work with the developers to findan equitable land location to satisfy Park Dedication. The project developer relayed that the financial impact of a land recommendation forPark Dedication would make the project no longer fiscally feasible. Commissioner Baggenstoss asked staff how the land could be used as it is adjacent to an existing park and questioned why the city did not initially purchase the parcel. Staff relayed that there are trees on the parcel that may survive the construction and removing living trees is always a difficult decision. There is a concept plan for the pool to potentially switch it to a splash pad. However, the neighborhood has not been engaged with on the changes. Staff noted that the additional space could potentially be used during the future evolution of the pool at Rosebrook Park. Staff relayed that the city utilizes the “willing buyer-willing seller” rule for acquiring new parcels that come up for sale. Commissioner Arneson suggested potentially moving away from willing buyer-willing seller in the future. The Commission discussed if recommending land to satisfy Park Dedication would add useable parkland to Rosebrook Park. 3