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lately. He explained that the property to be acquired is not on the parcel being proposed for development. It is on a parcel for a future business park. This site was originally planned for Legacy Christian Academy. The approval process and infrastructure proceeded, and then the Academy ultimately decided to stay in their existing Andover location. Mr. Gladhill continued that as such, with that transaction, there was a degree of park dedication that was contributed with this, and there were 4 acres of property in this general area. The idea was to use it for park purposes or sell it on the private market, with the cash proceeds going into the park dedication fund. A good portion of the park dedication has been satisfied. It is not likely that the City can require through normal park dedication requirements this same degree of corridor preservation and planning as possible through the PUD. The Planning Commission does recommend proceeding with this PUD. He noted that there are members of the public present at this meeting tonight. Chair Bennett opened up discussion for the Commission. Commissioner Sis asked about the 4 acres related to the Legacy Christian Academy proposal that ultimately did not come to pass. Mr. Riverblood noted the location of the 4 acres is on the SE quadrant of Puma and Alpine Drive. He noted there was uncertainty about the development of this area, which may push back the Greenway. He reinforced staff undertook a lengthy process relative to park programming and park solutions that residents wanted. A mailing went out to 1,500 to 1,800 residents. Almost universally, people embraced the idea of the Lake Itasca Greenway and the Lake Itasca Community Park. This Commission recommended and the Council approved purchase of that land. Mr. Riverblood concluded that it is staff's recommendation that the Greenway fulfill this long-term endeavor by virtue of calling it that public benefit such that a PUD is acceptable to the City. Chair Bennett concurred that the Greenway is a significant public benefit and will be an amazing amenity both for the subdivision and to the community as a whole. Cash contribution is the way to go on this project. Chair Bennett invited audience participation from anyone desiring to speak. Mr. Riverblood apologized staff did not put together a couple sample motions. He stated it sounds like the Commission is supportive of the PUD. He suggested, therefore, a motion to recommend that City Council approve the plat as presently shown with park dedication and trail fees being satisfied as a cash contribution, predicated upon being a Planned Unit Development. Motion by Commissioner Sis, seconded by Commissioner Tchuinkwa, to recommend that City Council approve the plat as presently shown with park dedication and trail fees being satisfied as a cash contribution, predicated upon being a Planned Unit Development. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett, Commissioners Sis, and Tchuinkwa, Bayer, and Leistico. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Trappen. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes Excerpt November 09, 2017