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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 11, 1991 1-04 dedication money is needed to keep up with the increased costs of land prices. The Park Board investigated several option in obtaining the need money. A joint Park Board/DRB meeting was held February 4, 1991 to discuss this matter and they are recommending to Council that the park dedication formula remain the same with the price per dwelling unit being increased to a minimum of $600.00. Mr. Volk explained that 17 suburban cities were surveyed during the investigation. Twelve cities have higher fees than Lino Lakes and five (5) have lower fees. Some of those cities are considering increasing their current fees. Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Volk to survey surrounding cities to see what their park dedication fees are. Council Member Neal felt that cities that have more parks charge higher fees. Mr. Volk explained that this city is seeing a lot of developers who want to give park money in lieu of park land as their park dedication. That usually indicated that the park fee has not keep up to land values. Council Member Reinert noted that the Council will have the opportunity to look at this matter again during the second reading of the ordinance amendment and moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 05 - 91 and dispense with the reading. A"4N Council Member Neal seconded the motion. The matter of when the new ordinance should take effect was discussed. Mr. Schumacher suggested that the deadline should coincide with the submission of the preliminary plat. Mr. Volk was asked to prepare a proposal on this matter and present it to the Council at the time of the second reading of the ordinance amendment. Council Member Kuether suggested that the increase in park dedication fee be phased in over a certain period of time. Mr. Schumacher explained that this could be considered at the time of the second reading. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 05 - 91 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Establishing a Comprehensive Park Plan Committee - Mr. Volk explained that the staff was directed to form a committee to begin the process of establishing a Comprehensive Park Plan. A list of suggested members was given to the Council. Mayor Bisel asked that Council members also sit in on the meetings of this committee from time to time. He felt this was an important issue. Council Member Kuether moved to establish a committee as recommended by Mr. Volk. Council Member Neal seconded the ^ motion. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. PAGE 9