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other communities as well. He agreed that the improvement has a large cost, but there are funds <br /> that have been contributed to the park trust fund from the residential developments in The COR. <br /> He stated that the residential apartments invested into the downtown in support of this park vision <br /> as well. He believed the City was well situated to begin mapping this out. <br /> Interim City Administrator/Community Dev. Director Hagen commented that because this will be <br /> a community park that will be used by all residents, park dedication would come from all <br /> developments in the community, not just those in The COR. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove recalled that some elements of this plan are moving forward, using the <br /> example of the pumphouse and streetscape. She noted that she believes this will move forward <br /> incrementally. <br /> Acting Mayor Riley commented that when the lake is dredged, it would be believed that fill could <br /> be used in another area. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that staff is working on <br /> those calculations. He noted that previous borings have shown the fill will be desired. <br /> Councilmember Heineman commented on the amount of traffic that was generated to use the beach <br /> and splashpad within the Lakeside Commons development in Blaine. He estimated about 1,000 <br /> people per day used those amenities. He agreed that tying together EDA and parks would be a <br /> good idea. <br /> Acting Mayor Riley commented that there is support for the park and making preparations to <br /> determine the costs to move the dirt. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood highlighted some of the elements <br /> that would be proposed within different phases of the plan. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff asked if TIF 14 funds could be used for park improvements. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that park improvements could not be funded <br /> through that method. <br /> Councilmember Specht commented that Apple Valley has a nice splashpad amenity and believed <br /> that could be used as an example. <br /> Planning Commission Bauer commented that there is a constant stream of traffic of people coming <br /> and going from Adrenaline dropping off and picking up kids. He stated that if there was a place <br /> for those parents to go while they wait for their kids, that would be a benefit to the parents and the <br /> City and its businesses/amenities. <br /> Planning Commissioner Walker commented that if the parcel has been marketed for retail for over <br /> ten years and it has not sold, he would believe it would be time to switch gears. He stated that <br /> City Council Joint Work Session/May 11, 2022 <br /> Page 6 of 16 <br />