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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting October 6, 1997 PARK DEDICATION FEES: Marty Asleson wrote a memo to the Park Board Members on park dedication history. He said several years ago, before the Parks and Trails Comprehensive Plan, all minor subdivisions were reviewed by the Park Board as they came up. There were many questions at that time concerning park land needs and where the needs for this land should be place in the city. After the comprehensive plan was developed we had a much better understanding of the open space and trail needs . Thus, it was suggested that the minor subdivisions be periodically taken to the Park Board for review in situations where in the estimation of staff, there would be no impact on the comprehensive plan. In situations where there was an impact, or a question of impact, it was decided to bring these issues to the Park Board immediately. As you know, there are not a great many of these that this happens with. This issue of minor subdivision review was taken to the Park Board and approved some years ago. n Kim asked if this meant they do or do not come before the Park Board. Barry said the city takes the $500 fee and it does not come before the board. Barry then read a memo from Mary Kay dated September 30, 1997 . (See minutes for memo) Paul said he still had questions about commercial dedication. Barry said maybe the new director could research this and give the members an answer to this issue in the future. Joe asked if the Park Board could be informed when dedication money is taken in. Paul had questions about commercial dedication. He wanted to know why the city does not get more dedication for commercial development . Sharon said we do not want to discourage commercial development . Pam wanted to know if it was a state or city ordinance . Barry responded state. Paul said commercial dedication should help give the Park Board money to spend on park development or upgrading parks . 4