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RECOMMENDATION TO: CITY COUNCIL OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS - PAGE 5 FROM: PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 1989 SUBJECT: AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE SECTION 510.09 , SUBD. 9 , PARR DEDICATION Todd Stutz (5201 E. River Road, Fridley) , representing the Rottlund Company, stated that the Rottlund Company is supportive of the Chamber' s recommendations relative to increased credits for private development amenities and payment of park dedication fees at time of building permit. He added that the proposed fee increase will have a great impact on the 450 acre Rottlund development planned in Inver Grove Heights . Mr. Anderson noted that there is a_ great range of park dedication fees within the state. He explained that much of the difference is attributable to whether the community is emerging or fully developed.- He added that in some cases (e.g. , Eden Prairie, Plymouth) park dedication fees (and subsequent public facilities) have enhanced development and, thus, been beneficial to developers . Mr. Anderson added that if park dedication fees were collected at the time of building permit, the fee in effect at the time of building permit (not time of plat) is what should be collected to reflect any increase in land value. Mr. Anderson stated that this is not the preferred approach of the Parks Commission, but that if it is deemed appropriate, the fee should not be locked in at time of plat. Sheila Tatone (3764 - 74th Street E. ) , Parks Commission Chair, stated that the Parks Commission would strongly oppose a change in the ordinance to allow collection of park dedication fees at time of building permit. Mr. Tatone and Mr. Sherwood asked if any of the studies done identified cities that collect. park dedication fees ..at time of building permit. Mr. Anderson responded that he did not have the information with him, but that he could provide it at a later date. Brian Olson ( 18133 Cedar Ave. So. , Lakeville) , representing Joe Miller Homes, commented that the increase in the dedication amount (to $400) seems appropriate. He added that the time of payment (at plat vs . building permit) does not greatly affect a large developer; however, it does hurt a small builder who does not have the same type of cash flow resources . Mr. Olson also said that amenities that are accessible to the general public (i.e. trails) should account for some type of park dedication credit.