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148 COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 1985 Page Six Mr. Schumacher said he would like to be sure the Council is aware of the impact of this proposal, it is a major change in how the City has dealt with subdivisions. Persons subdividing parcels of twenty (20) acres or less will now be required to plat. This will be an extensive, costly process which has not been done in the past. Mr. Johnson said the City Council can waive the platting process as provided by 1001.6 of the ordinance if a hardship is shown. Mr. Hawkins explained this section of the law does not specify hardship of land, it just says the Council has the right to waive platting if the Council finds a hardship. Mr. Johnson further noted section a. under Minor Subdivision. "Minor subdivisions do not require review by the Planning Commission nor do they require platting unless required by the City Council." Mr. McLean told the Council the P & Z Board is more concerned about getting overloaded. Mr. Johnson explained the P & Z Board would get a report of all subdivisions probably from the P & Z member who is a part of the staff review. This proposal is not trying to bypass Planning and Zoning, just trying to eliminate some of their busy work. Mayor Benson was not in favor of bypassing Planning and Zoning since it might cause an aura of some being treated differently that others. Mr. Reinert moved for the recommendation made by the City Planner and appropriate resolution be adopted for considera- tion with the exception that "Note: Minor Subdivision and paragraphs a and b will be eliminated ". Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. B. Park Dedication Policy - Mr. Johnson presented the interim Park Dedication policy prepared by the Park Board and Mr. Tesch, Administrative Assistant's memorandum and attachments. Mr. Johnson had recommended that a system be developed that would review the number of units,density in a development, surrounding Open Space and Parks and the impact of any particular subdivision on this City's Park and Recreation program and determine on an ad hoc basis an adequate, appropriate park dedication or cash in lieu fee for the Park Dedication Ordinance. The Park Board has recommended an interim solution of $160 per dwelling unit be utilized until such time as a system can be developed. Mr. Hawkins felt this interim solution is no problem since the City will be preparing something more flexible. 1 Mayor Benson asked how the Park Board arrived at the $160 fee.