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Councilmember Johns stated that in the end there will still be a balance owed for Park <br /> Dedication regardless of the option chosen and asked for more detailed information. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that there is currently a total <br /> of $1,100,000 with the combination of Park Dedication and Trail Fees for the number of lots <br /> proposed. He stated that Park Dedication and Trail Fees have a tendency to increase slowly over <br /> time and therefore with phasing of the development that figure could increase. He stated that <br /> there has not been a firm decision on the crosswalk solution, so that is a small item that may <br /> change in terms of Park Dedication if a round-about is implemented to serve as an access to the <br /> park north of Alpine Drive. <br /> Councilmember Johns stated that there would then be approximately $460,000 in credits and <br /> over$500,000 in cash paid for park dedication. <br /> Councilmember Shryock asked if the park would be a City owned park. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that it would be a City <br /> owned park but the mowing, trimming, fertilization and leaf clean-up would be the responsibility <br /> of the Homeowners Association. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that typically the City does not support small pocket parks but this <br /> would be a park alongside the greenway corridor that would be accessible to the public. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that this would be an <br /> amenity along the trail that would provide residents the option to stop and use the park features, <br /> such as the water fountain and benches, regardless of whether they use the playground <br /> equipment. <br /> Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he was not present at the worksession but does also <br /> support the credit for the park because it would be an amenity for the residents not only in the <br /> neighborhood but also for those using the corridor. <br /> Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to direct staff to <br /> proceed with Alterative 2 as the framework to fulfill Park Dedication Obligations and Credit for <br /> the Development Agreement for the Riverstone Addition. <br /> Further discussion: Mr. Bona stated that if the land cost is removed with Alternative 2, he would <br /> suggest the overall budget for the park be reduced such as the landscaping and pavilion which <br /> would offset the cost of the land. Councilmember Shryock asked for clarification; confirming <br /> that the developer would be asking the Council to reduce the proposed line item costs to account <br /> for the land costs. Mr. Bona confirmed that the overall credits would be the same, he would <br /> simply ask for the line items for items such as landscaping to be reduced. Councilmember Johns <br /> stated that it would then seem that the Council would be giving credit for $275,000 but only <br /> receiving $250,000 in product. Mr. Bona stated that the costs would come down by <br /> approximately $23,000 to account for the land costs. Mayor Strommen noted that the line item <br /> costs are estimates and therefore would not want to specify them by line item. She stated that the <br /> City Council/May 23,2017 <br /> Page 5 of 10 <br />