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Introduction Main Purpose The natural open space in Lino Lakes is a key resource to the City and its identity. Developing in a way that is in harmony with existing natural landscape and fosters a high quality of life for residents is driving force behind the work the City does, especially in regards to its parks, greenways, and trails. The Park Dedication Fee Study seeks to analyze the costs of park system development in order to better determine funding sources, with a particular focus on new development and park dedication fees. This process is guided by the Park, Greenways and Trails Plan established in the Lino Lakes 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The results of analysis will show breakdowns of costs related to parks, trails, and the recreation complex, as well as show the projected revenue from park dedication fees related to residential and commercial development. With this information, the City can assess its funding structure and make recommendations for the future in order to best carrying out the plan. Background Chapter 10 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan presents the Parks, Greenways and Trails Plan, which brings together previous studies into a cohesive plan regarding parks, greenways, trail systems, and preserving the natural open space character of the city. It aims to meet a wide variety of recreational needs. The primary sections utilized for this study are the Parks, Greenways & Trail System; Neighborhood Service Areas; and Park Evaluations. The Parks, Greenway & Trail System map shows existing parks within the system, as well as the general areas where future parks will be developed. The Neighborhood Service Areas map conveys the additional information of neighborhood park service areas. Together, these items are used to create an inventory of existing and planned parks and group them together based on timing of development and service area. The Park Evaluations section assesses existing parks in the City looking at current development, age, condition, accessibility and design, and discusses future development and redevelopment. Cost estimates for developing and maintaining each park at its optimum condition are covered as well. This information is used to determine future costs for new development and improvements. Details regarding the trail system and recreation complex are present in the mentioned sections and other portions of the Parks, Greenways and Trails Plan. The complete Parks, Greenways and Trails Plan can be found at the following web address: https://linolakes.us/DocumentCenter/View/436/2040-Comprehensive-Plan-PDF This analysis helps properly determine a park dedication fee for the City of Lino Lakes. Minnesota Statute § 462.358 provides the statutory authority for municipalities to require either a land dedication or payment in lieu of land dedication at the time of property subdivision. The City must demonstrate that is an essential nexus between the fees or dedication imposed under subdivision 2b and the municipal purpose sought to be achieved by the fee or dedication. The fee or dedication must bear a rough proportionality to the need created by the proposed subdivision or development. DRAFT