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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday, May 23, 2011 <br /> Page 11 <br /> LLC's for an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License; with no one appearing for or <br /> against. <br /> 12. Business Items (Action Items) <br /> a. Consider Application from Outback Steakhouse of Florida LLC's for On- <br /> Sale and Sunday Liquor License <br /> Johnson moved, McGehee seconded, approval of the application by Outback <br /> Steakhouse of Florida, LLC and their request for an On-Sale and Sunday Intox- <br /> icating Liquor License, for their franchise located at 2181 Snelling Avenue N. <br /> Roll Call <br /> Ayes: McGehee; Johnson; Willmus; Pust; and Roe. <br /> Nays: None. <br /> 13. Business Items—Presentations/Discussions <br /> a. Discuss Park Dedication Process <br /> Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon introduced the discussion of <br /> the City's current park dedication process as previously requested by Council- <br /> member Willmus, as detailed in the RCA dated May 23, 2011. Mr. Trudgeon <br /> noted that he and Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke cooperatively re- <br /> viewed the process, and sought input from the City's Parks and Recreation Com- <br /> mission; and determined the need for improvements in the process, particularly <br /> under the new Park Master Plan and future subdivisions. <br /> The supporting documents of the RCA included a sample preliminary and final <br /> plat application and review process timeline, similar to open house requirements <br /> prior to submitting many land use applications, for submission to the Parks and <br /> Recreation Commission prior to applications being submitted to the Planning Di- <br /> vision and implementation of the 60-day land use review process. <br /> Discussion among staff and Councilmembers included application of park dedica- <br /> tion requirements for minor subdivisions of one(1) acre or more. <br /> Councilmember Willmus thanked staff for reviewing this issue and recommend- <br /> ing proposed changes in the process to get application materials upfront to devel- <br /> opers; noting the benefits of the process moving forward. <br /> Mr. Trudgeon recognized the work of Mr. Brokke; and acknowledged that the <br /> crushing weight of multiple subdivisions coming before staff all at once had <br /> caused a lapse in reviewing potential park dedications processes during that time. <br /> Councilmember Johnson opined that this was a great change in the process; and <br /> echoed Councilmember Willmus' appreciation for staff's review and recommen- <br />