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March 6, 1978
The special meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by
Mayor Karth. Members present; McLean, Kulaszewicz, Schneider. Absent; Zelinka. Mem-
bers of the Park Board present; Scherer, Resch, Liljedahl, Shaughnessy.
Mayor Karth noted the purpose of this meeting is to resolve the matter of Park land ded-
ication or 'money in leiu of land'. The Park Board has submitted a recommendation of $150.0
per living unit to be assessed at the time a building permit is issued.
Mr. McLean felt that if this method is used, the money would be stretched over quite a
period of years - where, if the money is obtained from the developer, it would be recieved
now. This money could be invested and earn interest. It would also be available for cap-
ital improvements or for the acquisition of other lands, if the need arose.
Mayor Karth felt that assessing the developers would only pass on this cost to the consum-
er, only at a higher cost. He also felt that if some of the developers pay this amount
at the time of platting, this will force the borrowing of this money. This could result
in some failures.
There was discussion on the future needs of lands on the East side of the City. The re-
commendation from the Park Board included the option of the City to purchase 10% of the
land at the time of development at the developer's costs. This would give the City the
necessary flexibility.
The dollar amount to be assessed to the developers whose lands have already been approved
was discussed. There was also discussion on which plats would be affected by this change
in procedure.
Mr. McLean moved to use $1,100.00 per acre as the value to compute 'Money in Lieu of
lands for Park Purpose' on all plats that have received Council preliminary plat approval
as of March 6, 1978. (The method to be used: 40 acres = 4 acres x $1,100.00 = $4,400.00).
Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McLean moved to adopt an Ordinance revision that will delete the 10% requirement for
park land dedication on plats and replace with the requirement of $150.00 per living unit
to be assessed at the time a building permit is issued, with the City retaining the option
of purchasing from the developer at the developer's cost at the time of platting, 10% of
the land for park purposes. The fee as established by this Ordinance Revision will be
revised annually by Council Resolution in the first quarter of the year. Seconded by Mr.
Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously.
The Park Board had recommended an assessment of 5c per square foot of building area on
all commercial development. There was some discussion on this and Mr. McLean moved to
delete the 5¢ per square foot requirement on commercial properties. Seconded by Mr. Sch-
neider. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Schneider moved to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye.
These minutes were approve with correction March 13, 1978 at the regular Council meeting.
EDNA L. SARNER, CLERK - TREASURER