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April 18, 1984 To: New Brighton Park Board From: Maurice H. Anderson, Director of Parks and Recreation Re: April 23, 1984 Agenda Items Long Lake Park Advisory Board Ellen Dahl has indicated a desire not to be reappointed. This board serves a valuable-function as a "buffer" and advisory body to the Ramsey County staff as well as the Board of Commissioners. As indicated by the attached letter, the Long Lake Improvement Assn. and its supporters have continued to oppose development of the park rather than provide constructive input into the city/county decision- making process. I encourage the Park Board to carefully consider its appointment and choose a member-who is very familiar with the project and willing to strongly support the approved master plan. Centex Development I haven't received a revised plan as yet from Centex, however, my discussions .with them indicate that they .have met the Park Board's request for open space both inside and outside of the development.. Their current proposal is to donate approximately 4.5 acres of land, not including the pond, 2 built tennis courts, and a parking lot. I have checked with several communities that have park dedication ordinances and they would typically require a dedication of 100 of the land or a cash donation of approximately $300 per unit. .The proposed Centex dedication considerably exceeds that which would be required under most park dedication ordinances. This dedication does not mean that the proposal is good for the city, in my judgment it does mean the park systems needs are adequately served if the Planning Commission and City Council can. live with the proposed density.