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Chairperson Shryock asked any further discussion on the CapitalImprovement Plan. <br /> <br />Parks Superintendent Riverblood stated the plan is primarily a planning document and will go to <br />Council for adoption. <br /> <br />5.03: Recommend Park Dedication for North Commons <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood presented the development plan for <br />North Commons park space. He requested the Commission make a recommendation to Council <br />to approve via a cash contribution, which will go into the park trust fund. <br /> <br />Commissioner Minke questioned if the intended dollars will be satisfied as the lots are sold. <br /> <br />Riverblood noted that the HRA is playing the role of developer and the land will pay for itself, <br />but over time. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding playground equipment for the park and consensus of the <br />Commission was to first entertain Elmcrest Park. <br /> <br />Councilmember Backous stated a park was promised when the developer came in. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Minke, seconded by Commissioner Fyten, to recommend to the City <br />Council that Park Dedication is satisfied by cash in lieu of land dedication for North Commons. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Shryock, Commissioners Minke, Fyten, Bennett, <br />Chubb and Olsen. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Barr. <br /> <br />5.04: Discuss Partnerships and Fee-Supported Recreational Opportunities <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood asked for dialogue on what they <br />thought about exploring recreational needs, which are not met in the community, if supported by <br />fees. For example, the City could advertise canoe shuttle service whereby people would meet at <br />the park and paddle down to a designated landing. With the shuttle service, they have <br />to do anything with canoes, somebody will take them. He asked if the City should be exploring <br />fee-supported recreation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Olsen questioned staffing levels. <br /> <br />Riverblood suggested in this example, a seasonal worker could manage the program and if there <br />are enough users it would be fully self-sustaining. He suggested, as an alternative, to partner <br />with somebody that already has an established program. He added the cost needs to pay for the <br />program or it would be cancelled. <br /> <br />Chairperson Shryock questioned the purpose, whether it is to serve residents or to get money. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued as to whether the City can initiate another program at this time. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/June 14, 2012 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />