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COUNCIL MEETING motion. APRIL 10, 1989 049 Mr. Alan Irwin, 6466 Totem Trail explained that he was pleased with the direction the City is taking on a trail system and felt that the system would be good for residents of all ages. He noted that Lino Lakes already has a Park Dedication Ordinance that requires 10% of the land or a cash equivalent. He asked if this is an additional requirement, will this exceed the fair share for park dedication? He suggested that this may come close to a constitutional issue and asked if this is legal and should the City list the reasons or justifications of the additional requirement. Mr. Hawkins explained that there is no question that the City has the right to the 10% requirement. However, this is not a magic number and there is recent case law indicating that this City must only show that the requirement is a reasonable portion of the subdivision. The fact that the requirement may benefit someone outside of the subdivision or plat is not an issue. Mr. Irwin asked if it would be beneficial to lay down the reasons for adoption of the ordinance. Mr. Hawkins said that there is plenty of background to draw the reasoning from such as Park Board minutes, the recent City survey and the City Planners comments. Mayor Benson said that it was also a matter of record that some City developers have said that a trail system helps to make the lots mpre saleable. Mr. Irwin said his second concern is in regard to the easements or actual dedication noted on the plats that will be recorded at Anoka County. Mr. Hawkins explained that the trails will be shown on the final plat and will be .marked "parks ". There will be no other documents required for the trails and will be recorded in the same manner as other park dedication requirements. Voting on the motion, Mr. Reinert, Mr. Bisel, Mr. Bohjanen and Mayor Benson all voted, yea. Motion carried unanimously. This ordinance is printed in the March 27, 1989 Council minutes. CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREST LAKE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU CONTRACT Mr. Schumacher explained a contract has been received for the services provided to our community for services of the Youth Service Bureau. This contract is basically the same as the contract for 1988 and he recommended approval of it. He noted that item lA indicates that the compensation should not exceed $1,200.00. The 1989 Budget does contain $1,000 for this service and the Council asked that a letter be sent with the signed contract explaining the fee of $1,000.00.