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Alftk PARR BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 1991 PARK DEDICATION FORMULA - Marty Asleson referred to the new park dedication formula that was sent to all board members in their packet for their consideration.( A copy of the proposed new dedication formula is attached to the back of these minutes) He explained that the idea of the formula is to allow adequate park space for the residents of the city. Marty noted that he patterned this new formula after one just recently adopted by the City of Vadnais Heights. In that, the matter of commercial and industrial fees was addressed and was based on building "footprint" sizes. This commercial/industrial formula differs from the one used for residential developments. Bill Nissen questioned the justification for requiring the developer to pay $250.00 per motel/hotel unit. He feels that this is a little stiff and may keep this type of development out of the city. He also wanted to clarify the percentage ratio under "Density in Units/Acre" it should have read 119 or more" rather than 1110 or more". All the board members agreed with those observations. Ken Johnson questioned the $10,000.00 per acre as minimum land cost used in the residential part of the dedication formula. Marty '�' Asleson reported that he investigated other nearby cities and this is the average cost per acre in this area. Bill Nissen also suggested that Section II. dealing with gradual yearly increases until 1994 be dropped from the new ordinance all together. Candi Toffoli made a motion to recommend to the City Council the acceptance of the newly written Park Dedication Formula with the noted changes, those being: change the "Density in Units/Acre" percentage ratio from 10 to 9, eliminating the $250.00 per motel/hotel unit requirement (section C. under IV. for commercial and industrial development) from the ordinance completely, and omit II. that deals with the yearly increases. The motion was seconded by John Baumann. Motion was carried unanimously. George Lindy expressed appreciation on behalf of the park board for the amount of time and work that Marty Asleson must have put into researching and working on this new formula. "GOOD JOB, MARTY!" PARKS AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE - Ken Johnson reported on the last committee meeting. The committee discussed the current needs of the parks, were looking to other alternatives. Marty Asleson reported that Jeff Schoenbauer from Brauer & Associates has had to postpone some meetings because he (Mr. Schoenbauer) has some other pressing matters at this time. The -� Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan is running about a month behind. Ken Johnson feels that it is well worth the wait as the 5