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FROM LARKIN HOFFMAN <br />• <br />• <br />Larkin <br />Hoorn <br />April 19, 2004 <br />Mayor John Bergeson <br />City of Lino Lakes <br />600 Town Center Parkway <br />Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 <br />MON) 4. 19' 04 9:40 /ST. 9:39/NO. 4861132132 P 2 <br />Ws — I <br />Larkin Roffman Daly & Lindgren 13d. <br />1500 Wells Fargo Plaza <br />7900 Xerxes Avenue South <br />Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431 -1194 <br />GENERAL: 952 - 835 -3800 <br />FAX: 952 - 896 -3333 <br />WEB: wWW.Iarkklnhoffman.com <br />VIA U.S. MAIL AND <br />FACSIMILE <br />Re: Final Plat, Second Addition, Century Farm North <br />Dear Mayor Bergeson: <br />Our firm represents G.M. Development and Gary Uhde in connection with the residential <br />development known as Century Farm North. Last summer, we objected to the City's proposed <br />imposition of a park dedication fee in connection with the final plat for the First Addition of <br />Century Farrn North. Specifically, the City sought to impose the amount of $103,821, in <br />addition to park land valued at $405,000, according to an appraisal supplied to the City by Mr. <br />Uhde. It was our contention then, and remains so today, that the City was not lawfully entitled to <br />impose a park fee on G.M. Development, in addition to the park land dedication. Following <br />negotiations with City staff, it was agreed that the value of the land dedicated to the City with the <br />plat for Century Farm North fulfilled G.M. Development's obligations. <br />I am surprised and disappointed to learn that the City Council once again has raised this issue <br />and used it arbitrarily to deny the final plat for Century Farm North, Second Addition. 1 urge the <br />City Council immediately to reconsider and reverse its prior decision on this matter given the <br />prior negotiated resolution of this question. Mr. Uhde's builder - customers have lot -sale <br />commitments that are adversely affected by the City Council's unfortunate action. Any damages <br />resulting from the City's denial will be the responsibility of the City. <br />Please call me if you have any questions. <br />Sincerely, <br />Pet- J. Coyle, for <br />Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. <br />Direct Dial: (952) 896 -3214 <br />Direct Fax: (952) 896 -3265 <br />Email: pcoyle @larkinhoffrnan.com <br />cc: Gary Uhde <br />Bill Hawkins, Esq. <br />John Johnson <br />935357.1 <br />