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Page 5 — August 14, 2007 New Brighton Council Minutes arks an d Recreation Sandy Breuer suggested Park Dedication Funds would be tilized to build the parks rather than plan the parks. Ms. Breuer explained at the professional park planning service will assist in determining what omponents will be included in the parks. Councilmember Bauman questioned the timing of the project. Mr. Lotter reported that a concept plan for a park will likely help with development. Councilmember Bauman stated she was uncomfortable with the possibility of total expenses exceeding $34,000. Councilmember Hoffman suggested limiting the funds to the $34,000, and anything above that could come from the Park Dedication Fund. Councilmember Burg requested more detail on the estimated cost of $34,000. Director Breuer outlined the scope of service provided by the preferred park planning team. Councilmember Bauman stated that it is her belief that the money should come from the Park Dedication Fund. Mr. Lotter stated that another idea would be if the council chose to use the $34,000 from the Park Dedication funds; with the intent to expend it out to the Northwest Quadrant funds when the money is collected form the sale of the land. Councilmember Hoffman Director Breuer if there are sufficient funds in the Park and Recreation operating budge Breuer stated there was not. Councilmember Burg stated it was a concern of hers that we may not have adequate funds in the Park Dedication funds for trails, resulting in a tax increase. Councilmember Doffing reported that all new developers will be assessed Park Dedication Fees, resulting in a growth in the Park Dedication Fur in the future. Mayor Larson suggested taking $34,000 out of existing Park Dedication ds, and as money comes into the Park Dedication Funds from the Northwest Quadrant, it would go back into the Park Dedication fund. Councilmember Doffing called the question. Motion by Councilmember Hoffman, seconded by Councilmember Doffing to authorize staff to enter into a professional services agreement with Bonestroo for Park Planning Services for the Northwest Quadrant and the Northwest Quadrant Concept Master Plan Park Design $34,000 estimated cost be funded from the Park Dedication Fees. 4 Ayes - l Nay, motion carried Ayes: Mayor Larson, Councilmembers Doffing, Bauman and Hoffman Nays: Councilmember Burg Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements, and Updates City Manager Dean Lotter Mr. Lotter reported the I35W corridor meeting scheduled to be held at New Brighton City Hall has been cancelled, due to a special meeting at Hennepin County Library at Ridgedale to debrief interested parties of bridge reconstruction efforts. A Budget worksession is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21 at 4:30 pm. A signed petition was received from several residents near Freedom Park expressing concerns for their neighborhood. _Council Member Gina Bauman -- Public Safety Commission Public Safety Commission did not meet. New Brighton sent 20 first responders to the I35W bridge collapse. Councilmember Bauman extended her thoughts and prayers to all those involved in the tragedy. A 5 year old drowned at Long Lake beach. Gratitude was expressed to the Public Safety department for their dedication; especially during these tragic events.