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03/03/99 15:44 LAW OFFICES 2140 4TH AUE 4 651 464 4568 NO.592 P02 LAW OFFICES OF William G. Hawkins and Associates Legal Assistant WILLIAM G. HAWKINS TAMMI J. UVEGES BARRY A. SULLIVAN March 3, 1999 Mr. Todd Haas City of Andover 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, MN 55304 Re: Park Dedication Fees and Trail Dedication Fees Dear Todd: 2140 FOURTH AVENUE NORTH ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303 PHONE (612) 427 -8877 FAX (612) 421 -4213 You have asked for our analysis of the proposed use of park dedication fees and trail dedication fees in the City of Andover. We have reviewed the applicable statute and case law and would ask that you consider the following information. The current situation is as follows: the City imposes a park dedication of 10% for new plats. The developer is asked to dedicate either 10% of the land or an amount in cash equivalent to 10% of the value of the land. Developers are directed to choose from a panel of appraisers and pay an amount based upon that appraisal. The City is considering a change in the park dedication fee from a percentage calculation to a per unit charge. The proposed charges are as 'follows: Type Amount Single Family $1,350 Townhouse $ 1,000 Mobile Home $ 1,200 Lot Splits $1,350 Commercial $4,000 (acre) In the typical residential urban zoning district, we would expect to see two Tots or units per acre. Consequently, under the new unit charge system, the unit charge per acre would be S2,700. I understand that an acre of land in the City of Andover suitable for a residential development would typically sell for $ 13,000. The City is also considering the imposition of a trail dedication fee. This fee was imposed previously but discontinued some months ago. The City is contemplating the renewed use of this fee. It is anticipated that the fee would be imposed at the rate of $250 per unit payable at the time of the issuance of a building permit. Additionally, EXHIBIT A