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ROSEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 1, 2014 ROSEVILLE CITY HALL — 6:30PM PRESENT: Boehm, Diedrick, Doneen, Gelbach, D. Holt, M. Holt, Stoner, Newby ABSENT: Azer, Wall, STAFF: Brokke, Schultz OTHERS: Two University of Minnesota graduate students 1. INTRODUCTIONS 2. ROLL CALL /PUBLIC COMMENT 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MARCH 4 MEETING Commission Recommendation: Minutes for the March 4 meeting were unanimously approved with the revision of line 85 it should read: Brokke spoke about a pathway along County Road B between Cleveland and Highway 280 in that it is moving forward. 4. INTRODUCTION AND OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW COMMISSIONER Chair Holt officially did the swear -in procedure for new commissioner Terrance Newby and welcomed him. Terrance and the other commissioners gave a brief background on themselves and how they got involved with the Commission. DALE STREET FIRE STATION PROPERTY PARK DEDICATION Chair Holt provided a brief overview and opened up for discussion. Commission members discussed recommending land versus cash for the Dale Street Fire Station redevelopment project. Since the land size would be very small (.3 acres) commissioners thought that it would be best for the city to accept the cash on this project. Commission Recommendation: Doneen moved to recommend cash of $85,000 (25 units x $3,500) be accepted in lieu of land dedication. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioners also said they value having sidewalks in these types of projects and it was beneficial to see that some were included with the redevelopment plans. PARK BOARD DISCUSSION Members had a lengthy discussion on the establishment of a Park Board for Roseville. Chair Holt stated this meeting was for discussion, with a possible recommendation by the commission at their May meeting. Members received information in their packet on how the Housing and Redevelopment Authority was formed and a guidance letter from City Attorney Mark Gaughan. Commissioner Doneen asked "What are we trying to fix by becoming a Board ?" Commissioners commented on sometimes in the past the budget has been cut by the City Council which resulted in deferring park maintenance system wide. Even with a Board, the City Council would still have levy authority. Some members thought having a dedicated group, like a Board, would be important to ensure the Council knows the importance of having a good parks and recreation system. Chair Holt said he thought the communication with the current Council has been good.