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make a recommendation on whether the City should accept land, cash, or a combination thereof to satisfy the Park Dedication requirement. The developer has stated a preference of cash-in-lieu of land for the development. The developer was present at the meeting to answer any questions from the Commission. No questions were asked. Chair Matts-Benson noted that Commissioner Raygor was now present at the meeting. Commissioner Brown moved to recommend cash ($4,250), in lieu of land, to satisfy Park Dedication for 2865 N. Hamline Ave. to the City Council. Commissioner Raygor seconded. Roll Call Ayes: A. Arneson, Brown, Kooistra, Matts-Benson, Penny, Raygor. Nays: None. Abstain: None. b) PREPARE FOR JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 Staff emphasized the importance of the Parks and Recreation Commission in providing resident feedback to the City Council. To facilitate this exchange, the Commission periodically holds joint meetings with the City Council. These meetings are used to update the City Council on the work completed over the past year, receive feedback, and discuss future projects for the Commission. The Commission discussed which topics to include in the presentation to the City Council, including: Recommend the name Sunset Park for the new park at 2381 Co. Rd. B Lexington and Rosebrook Park tour information as well as feedback currently being collected for each park: o More inclusive playground at Lexington Park o Replacement of the pool at Rosebrook Park Strategies for offsetting the possible loss of Veterans Park Upcoming search for new Recreation Management Software Update on Rosefest and other Parks and Recreation events Bike Planning Committee updates Natural Resources Plan Technical Advisory Committee update Discuss the potential for more proactive approach to parkland acquisition 2