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discussion about how many units would have to happen to justify <br />borrowing more now. Discussion of survey used to <br />Cautioned biting off more than we can chew. Need to be careful. <br />Consensus of council agrees. <br />Discussion about area wide assessments vs pay as you go. Area wide <br />assessments are typically targeted and not simply city wide. <br />Snyder suggested that doing pay as you go and then reconsidering the <br />area-wide after. <br />Nelson concerned about city risk with pay as you go. Paul offered that <br />Discussion of the city wells. JG explained that #1 (Small old Village) <br />planned to be used until it wears out and not repaired. <br /> <br />III. Fair, Equitable Parkland Dedication Fees – Dean <br />Zuleger, City Administrator <br />Klatt gave overview and history of the park dedication. Explained that <br />recommendations were through parks and planning commissions. <br />2010 private survey provided by Parks Chair Shane Weiss. Shakopee <br />survey. <br />Recommendation maintain current practice set % of comm. And <br />residential. Leaves option for fee based on fair market value when city <br />believes more appropriate. <br />Residential fee $3,500/unit currently only for plans of 3 or less units. <br />Smith – thing that sets LE apart is parks. Would like to see city <br />actually spend some of the large fund balance. DZ would prefer council <br />give more “pocket parks” as opposed to more opens space parks. <br />Park survey will <br />Noted that developers have challenged fees if funds are not used. <br />Bloyer already have 17 parks. Challenge to maintain more parks. Need <br />to consider younger users. <br />Park asked about private neighborhood parks. Election of land or cash. <br />Snyder if land, needs to be public. Publicly maintained.