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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 13, 2009. Page 11 Commissioners; and further recommended that Jake Jacobson serve as citizen fa- cilitator for the Team. Mr. Brokke noted Mr. Jacobson's previous involvement on the HANC and OVAL Task Force groups, and his interest in serving. Mr. Brokke advised that other members. of the team were yet to be determined, based on dis- cussions with the Commission and consultant. Discussion included 2009 budget line item including this expenditure, but without a dollar amount or funding source (unfunded expenditure); Councilmember Ihlan questioned the appropriateness of using Park Dedication Funds for a consultant, based on her interpretation of State Statute, with those funds stipulated for property acquisition. City Attorney Anderson advised that his office and staff had discussed this prior to bringing it forward to the City Council, and based on his office's review and re- search of State Statute, Chapter 462.358, subd. 2(b)(g); park dedication funds or those taken in dedication for subdivisions exacting those fees, are appropriate to be used for acquisition OR development or improvements; and that the planning process for the future was a legitimate use of those funds. Mr. Anderson noted that the funds could not be used for ongoing operations and/or maintenance, but that this was not indicated. Councilmember Pust clarified that, should additional funding be required for marketing and/or a needs assessment, would staff come before the City Council for further approval. Mr. Brokke responded affirmatively. Johnson moved, Roe seconded, authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of Roseville and LHB/Cornejo Consulting, as specified in the proposal, attached to the Request for Council Action dated July 13, 2009; for planning services to guide and implement a Parks and Recreation System Master Plan update for a cost not to exceed $125,300, to be funded from the City Park Dedication Fund. Mayor Klausing expressed his concern in undertaking this expenditure while fac- ing the loss of additional state funding due to depreciating property values and other financial constraints, but recognized the long-term value in this master plan- ning process. Mr. Brokke recognized the concerns; however, noted that with the park system having been originally developed in the 1970's and 1980's, with many needs and wants, it was important to prioritize those needs and involve the community in understanding the decision-making process for the future.