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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 17, 2001 Council Member Carlson asked if staff is considering the additional $125,000 as part of the plan for the new park dedication fees. Staff advised there is no limit to the grant application. The question is how much the City can commit to matching. The City Administrator advised the grant is very competitive. A possible source of funding to match the grant is the antenna lease revenue. The City has to be willing to match the grant if it is awarded. Council Member Carlson expressed concern that the City is asking for enough money in the new park dedication ordinance. The City Administrator stated the new park dedication ordinance and the matching grant money are two (2) separate issues. Staff advised the new park dedication fees will address the needs to develop and maintain current parks. The grant dollars are a separate issue. The worst case scenario is that the Council directs the Park Board to designate the first $125,000 in park dedication fees to pay the matching grant. Council Member Reinert advised he is in support of the gra Council Member O'Donnell stated he also supports r t a ation. However, he would like information regarding the impact o n funds to next year's budget. The City Administrator stated the Cit works building. Last year, the Cit could use this year's revenue tenna lease revenue for the public venue for various other projects. The City se it is a one-time expenditure. Council Member Carls • �� h ; oncern is that the City ask enough in park dedication fees to pay for cu The City Planner apt°= ''' e study regarding the park dedication fees should be completed at the en . ° the month. Mayor Bergeson asked what the grant amount is based on. Staff advised the grant amount is based on the comfort level of what the City can commit to in the next two (2) years. The grant will not be enough to cover the cost of complete development of the park. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the comfort level of the City Administrator and the Finance Director relating to this issue. The City Administrator advised this issue has been discussed and the Finance Director is aware of the requirement to match the grant.