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MINUTEs REGULAR CITY COUNCIL NLETING APP~IL 28, 1982 PAGE 5 Councilrnember Ciernia stated he had done some research on park dedication due to the fact that in platting the twelve single family homes south of Falcon Woods no park dedication was required by Council even though Ordinance #61t stipulates that play areas can be required. He felt both Ordinances 6!~ and 69 are vague on the park dedication matter and the new zoning ordinance being considered indicates there would be a 5100.00 per unit park dedication, the amount to be collected at the time the building permit is issued and placed in the general park fund. He, personally, felt that some general guidelines should be available to assist the Manning Commission in considering park dedication. Council- member Larson commented on the fact that Planner Dale also recommends the City consider open space. Councilmember Chestovich indicated a pre- ference for land dedication rather than cash and Councilmember Ciernia felt that with existing park near the area to be developed, he would prefer a cash dedication in order that the funds could be used to improve the existing nark and playgrounds in the city. Councilmember Eggert also preferred land rather than cash, however, felt it was a decision to be made by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Ciernia felt that if he were a Planning Commission Member, he would have a difficult time making a decision regarding park dedication mile using the existing ordinances. Councilmember Larson was directed to infcrm the Dlanning Commission of the discussion. u Councilmember Ciernia requested that the Nuclear Freeze Endorsement matter be tabled until the next meeting and Council concurred. Mayor V~arkentien commented on his previous conversation with Paul Borg of the School District regarding the possibility that the Falcon Heights School Playground equipment would be moved to Little Canada, and itifr. Borg assured it was untrue. However, just prior to the Council N~eeting, Mayor ltiarkentien received a call from a person stating that she had definite information that a list had been prepared showing the equipment to be disposed of and that included the recreational equipment. Since the playground equipment was purchased by the PTA (51,500 paid by the PTA and 5500 by the City) Councilmember Chestovich questioned whether or not the School District has the right to dispose of the equipment. Mayor x"arkentien agreed t o call Paul Borg to determine whether or not the rumor is true and will write a letter to Lloyd Arielser~, District Superintendent, requesting permission to use the playground on a small fee basis until such time as they have another use for it. ?''~ t- ~,r ~ ?'tiRK DEDICATION DISCUSSION ? v CLEAR ~"KEEZE TABLED PALCOT ~-=IGHTS S CL OOL PLAYGROUND L~DATF Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by ~iayor Warkentien, that a letter CONTRATL'L- be written to newly elected Councilman Fletcher, Ward Lt, St. Paul, ATORY LETTEF congratulating him. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in TO COUNCIL- favor thereof : Mayor ~+arkentien, Councilmembers Eggert, Larson and ~~-,~EF~ Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: Councilmember F•~.ETCHE_R OF Chestovich. Motion carried. ST. PALiL