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74 February 13, 1978 was needed bfeore any decision can be considered. Mr. Selinka reported on the special meeting of the Park Board. This meeting had been for the purpose of finding a method of requiring money in lieu of land for park purposes. The Park Board had recommended that a fee of $150.00 per living unit to be collected at the time a building permit is issued. They also recommended that 100% of this money be used for park purposes, with 90% to be used for capital improvements and land acquisition and 10% for maintenance. There was also a recommendation that commercial property be assessed at the rate of 54 per square foot of building space. There was discussion on the $150.00 fee and on the 54 per square foot on commercial property. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the recommendation that 100% of the money be used for park purposes, with 90% being used for capital improvements and 10% for maintenance. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka also reported the Board had felt that at this time, the City should not accept land, but they also recommended the City retain the option to purchase land from the devleoper at his costs. Mr. McLean felt this should be tabled for study - he was skeptical on the costs this could involve. The Park Board had recommended that the City not accept land in the Forest Glen or the MarDon Plats. This will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board. The Board had recommneded that land be accepted in the West Oaks of Bald Eagle Plat and be retained as open space. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka moved that the above tabled items be put on the agenda. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka asked that Mrs. Anderson be informed that underlining the motions in red is very helpful and ask that she continue to do so. Mr. Locher said the County Engineer had gone over the Roahvic Oaks Plat and has several suggestions. He suggested a turn around at the West end of Linda Street and the drainage area in the Outlot should be fenced. Mr. McLean moved to refer this to Mr. Gotwald. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher reported beiefly on a call from an Attorney representing Mr. Geny Byron, on the manner in which the towing contract was awarded. Mayor Karth asked that Mr. McLean's Planning and Zoning Report be second on the agenda and that this be the only Board report for the last meeting of the month. Park Board and Personnel Commission reports would be deferred to the first meeting of the month. Under Old Business, Mr. McLean said the matter of the Council's Expenses should be considered. He pointed out this has not been reviewed in six years and in that time the ocst of gasoline has tripled. He felt the current amount could justifiably be doubled. Me. Zelinka moved to increase the allownace to $35.00 per month. This motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Schneider said he would like more information on this as to the relationship to the budget. Mr. Kulaszewicz felt this matter had been discussed and a decision should be made. He moved the expense allowance be set at $45.00 per month. This motion also died for lack of a second.