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Pas, e 2 ( Cont . ) Planning Commission there is a direct relationship of reducing user impact can public facilities , based on the types of facilities that are traditionally included in private developments . The Chamber has requested that Park Dedication Fees be accepted at the time of building permit rather than at the time of plat . The rationale for having the payment be made at the time of Mat is so the developer pays the fees up front . There is a ;rent deal of difficulty in communication beti,een the developer and the actual lot owner at the time of building permit as to who is responsible for paying the Part: Dedication Fee . In addition, when land is requested for residential development , it obviously mattes more sense to acquire the entire parcel at the time of platting rather than at the -time of building permit . In regards to the Chamber' s concern about not accepting land, the Chamber made a statement that an increasing number of cities are requiring cash only. The studies that staff have conducted do not confirm this and dedication of land is still utilized as a legitimate option for "growth and emerging" Cities to consider. Staff does not feel that this option should be completely- removed . It should be noted, that land has been accepted in very few cases in the City, and usually only when the properties are directly adjacent to an existing park or in the acquisition of a trail corridor. The City Parks and Recreation Commission is currently conducting Ia Park:s and Onen Ctiace plan wl,ich will ,•cry clearly" defiler' future park acclui sit ion will occur . It is the hone of the Part. and Recreation Commission 41-0 have a re e:en!1,7i i17 two years which would provide for acquisition of -our future park land, possibly making the issue of park land dedication a moot point . In conclusion, staff feels that the City ' s Part: Development Ordinance is consistent with the 'iinnesota State Statute and meets the Chamber ' s concern that i.e remain consistent with surrounding communities . I ' ve included a copy of a Part, Dedication Surrey that was completed in 19c9 for the Commission' s consideration . In addition , staff :ill be in attendance at Tuesday ' s meeting to respol":d to an;• specific questions _rd/or concerns you may have .