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Community Development Director Gladhill said the cost would be $1.1 million. <br /> Councilmember Shryock said she does not recall allowing credit for improvements and property. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood said this would be a precedent for <br /> park dedication more than the minimum for private amenities. He said the public interest is land <br /> but the park would remain private with a public easement. He said this would also set precedent <br /> for future developers. <br /> Mr. Bona said the reason for the request is because this is the largest neighborhood ever to be <br /> built in Ramsey and with so many units they are only requesting one acre. He said they <br /> understand the precedent but felt other developments could not justify a request. <br /> Councilmember Johns said she is concerned about the precedent and others wanting to do that at <br /> Itasca Park for broader benefit for others to use. She said she might be open to land incentives <br /> but not the improvements. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma said he liked the Capstone project and understood that space was <br /> important but was concerned the HOA will not survive and suggested providing a bond to ensure <br /> maintenance. <br /> Mr. Bona said he understood the point but said we have so many units paying such a small <br /> amount the HOA will be established right way. He said ideally the City would own the park and <br /> we would maintain lawns, including replacing equipment in 20 years. <br /> Councilmember Riley said Harvest Estates wanted a small park for 300 houses and we choose <br /> this a neighborhood goes in without a park. <br /> Mr. Bona reiterated they would not be able to do the project as proposed due to the offsite <br /> infrastructure costs. <br /> Councilmember Shryock said she was excited about the project but said the precedent would be <br /> bad and if the park does not happen can open space be counted through ponding. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill said open space requirements can be reviewed with <br /> the PUD and could count as an amenity, adding other aspects can be reviewed to refine costs. <br /> The consensus of the Council was not to support the request from Capstone Homes for Park <br /> Dedication Credit as part of the proposed Riverstone Addition. <br /> Councilmember Williams requested the Parks Board convene to reevaluate the City's pocket <br /> parks policy. <br /> 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br /> 3.01: Review Future Topics/Calendar <br /> City Council Work Session /April 25, 2017 <br /> Page 7 of 8 <br />