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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 29, 2001 Mr. Brixius advised the May 22, 2001, memorandum includes a new park land dedication ordinance and a resolution for establishing park dedication fees. After the Council discussion at its May 23 work session, staff has offered a second option for the park land fees by resolution. If the Council feels that the residential properties should be more responsible for the costs of park and trail development, this second option may be considered. Based on the analysis of the park land standards, staff is comfortable that both alternatives are reasonable and enforceable. He noted the Council can adopt the ordinance without the resolution. Mr. Brixius requested Council direction regarding the resolution and options. Council Member O'Donnell asked for clarification regarding the timeline of the new ordinance relating to plans that have already been submitted. Public Service Director DeGardner advised the new ordinance will take effect in 30 days after publication. The preliminary plats that have already been submitted will be grandfathered in. Council Member Reinert referred to Subd. 11.1 Sect. A and asked if t flr atements should relate to units and not lots. Mr. Brixius advised he included the term units both. He stated the term "lots" can be excluded so there is no c ordinance so it applies to Council Member Dahl also expressed concern relating to e t`sa uni ots. Mr. Brixius advised the term "lots" can be removed from the ordinance. Council Member Carlson stated she agrees the o feels the City should continue with a park dedic Brixius stated the options regarding the res direction. Mayor Bergeson inquired about th know what the final population figure was derived from the needs to be updated yearl shod only refer to units. She stated she or commercial/industrial development. Mr. decided later after Council gives staff pulation figure of 30,000. He stated the City does not be and that figure seems high. Mr. Brixius advised the e Park Plan. The figure can be adjusted and the resolution Council Member Carlson es "to approve the SECOND READING of Ordinance No. 06 — 01, as presented. Council Membe ahl seconded the motion. Council Member Dahl voted yea. Mayor Bergeson voted yea. Council Member Carlson voted yea. Council Member O'Donnell voted yea. Council Member Reinert voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. City Engineer Powell advised the resolution can be brought to the next Council meeting after Council gives staff direction. Council Member Reinert stated he is in favor of a park dedication fee for commercial/industrial development. He stated it is important to get the numbers right in the resolution. 7