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Commissioner Trappen does not believe people outside the community will go into the park if they do <br />not live in the area. <br />Mr. Bona stated the park is one acre and to maintain it is not substantial and will be maintained by the <br />HOA. <br />Acting Chair Sis stated he would be in favor of Option 1 and the City take the park dedication and use it <br />for larger parks. <br />Mr. Bona stated the park cannot be built if no credits are received. <br />Mr. Riverblood pointed out there was one precedent prior and no development this size has ever been <br />in Ramsey. The Norfolk PUD has many green space areas and a developed park and maintains it. <br />Commissioner Leistico stated a compromise would be to have the park along the edge and this plan <br />does not show a direct path to the park. It is a meandering path and not an inviting thoroughfare and no <br />access for wildlife. <br />Mr. Riverblood stated City Staff supports either Option. Another sketch plan was received for 151 units <br />near Lake Itasca. <br />Commissioner Trappen believes there is some middle ground. <br />Mr. Riverblood explained Option 1 and noted that option is not credit eligible. This matches existing <br />Parks and Trail Plan and Park Development Policy. Option 2 would allow for a $275,300 park dedication <br />credit. <br />Mr. Bona stated one caveat would be the "nature based" playground. They do not know the cost for a <br />nature based playground. Mr. Riverblood clarified Option 2 includes the items listed with no caveat. <br />Commissioner Trappen asked if the plan is set in stone. <br />