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149 COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 1985 Page Seven Mrs. Foster had entered the Council Chamber after attending the Park Board meeting. She told the Council that the Park Board did not address this question tonight. Mrs. Lundgren told the Council she had called surrounding cities and had been given figures ranging from $150 to $181. She gave this information to the Park Board and they made a decision based on this. Mr. McLean asked if the City changes their Park Dedication policy now are they opening themselves up for a class action lawsuit. Mr. Hawkins said not as long as the standard at that point in time is reasonable, the City has the right to change their regulations. Mayor Benson and Mr. Reinert both questioned the basis for the $160 fee. Mr. Reinert said he would like to have something built in to reflect inflation of land values and possibly an annual review. Mr. Marier moved to adopt the $160 per unit dwelling interim Park Dedication fee until a more appropriate Park Dedication policy can be completed. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert asked Mr. Hawkins if this can be defended on an interim basis. Mr. Hawkins said this is not unusual and knew of only one instance when this was challenged. At this point there is no statute or basis for challenge. On the question, the motion passed with Mr. Reinert voting no and Mayor Benson abstaining. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Johnson to update the Council as to what he may be bringing before the Council. Mr. Johnson said some items now being worked on are: sign ordinance, comments in updating or filling out portions of the Comprehen- sive Land Use Plan, several plats in process, road layout for the south east quadrant on the City, issue of a major collector street. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Johnson about communication between him and the City staff. Mr. Johnson said the communication was very good. One problem has been getting information into the City from the developers in time for his review and get reports back to the Planning Commission in time for their consideration. Mr. Marier asked about 80th Street. Mr. Davidson said that as soon as the County has the design plans they will return that to the City for acquisition of the proper rights -of way. The City will then apply for bridge funds to replace a culvert, the County will actually construct the road. It is designated to be under construction in 1985.