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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 29, 2001 After the public comment period, the City decides if it has enough information to determine if the project will cause significant environmental effects. If it will not cause such effects, the City makes a "negative declaration" meaning that an EIS is not necessary. If the review process reveals, in the judgment of the City, that the project will cause significant environmental effects, the City makes a "positive declaration" meaning an EIS is necessary. An EIS is a very large, very expensive study. It is not unusual for an EIS to cost a million dollars and typically takes several years to complete. City Engineer Powell referred to a step-by-step summary of the process noting that the steps were reviewed at the Council work session. The project proposer will make all the necessary copies and distribute them to the required agencies via certified mail. The City will have a copy available in the library in City Hall. The next deadline for the EQB Monitor is June 4, which will allow fo public comment period would end July 11. Council Member Dahl moved to adopt Resolution No. 01— 7 Reinert seconded the motion. Mayor Bergeson clarified it is the developer's respon appropriate agencies. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 01 — 71 can be found erk's office. SECOND READING, Ordin Brixius (NAC) — Mr. Brixiu determine appropriate p . , dedi makes up the requirement the subdivision regulations, lication on June 11. The d. Council Member forward the information to the — 01, Park Dedication Fees, (4/5 Vote Required), Al th City has conducted a study of park needs and land values to c* requirements in Lino Lakes. Section 2001 of the City Code bdivision of land. Park dedication requirements are included in horized by state statute. The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 06 — 01 at the May 14 meeting. The Council had some questions about the actual formula and dollar amounts of the park dedication requirements. Mr. Brixius referred to a memo that provides additional information for the park dedication study and explains how the calculations will work. Ordinance No. 06 — 01 amends the City's park dedication requirements. Subdivision 11 lays out the basic formula for the calculations. Resolution No. 01— 72 lists the actual dollar amounts for park dedication calculations. The City can adopt the resolution and then change the fee schedule accordingly at a future Council meeting. The new charges would take effect on the effective date of Ordinance No. 01— 01. This is anticipated to be July 5, 2001. •