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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 6 Mayor Coughlin asked for public input at this time. There being none, the public hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m. Bob Cunningham, representing TOLD Development, requested Council consideration of Item 20 as contained in Resolution 5462 which contemplates the park dedication fees. He noted staff’s calculation of 10% of $445,000 would be equal a park dedication fee of $44,500. He respectfully requested that the Council waive this park dedication fees. Mr. Cunningham explained that over time in negotiating with City Staff, they have agreed to additional costs beyond normal development, the first of which was the inclusion of a trail to which they do not protest. That totals 1,800 lineal feet of trail both on and off their property at an estimated cost of $36,000 to $45,000. In addition, they have also agreed to pay the increased cost of the regional storm water detention pond. He presented a diagram identifying the delineation of the storm water pond needed for their project, and that of a regional storm water pond. He stated the cost for this enlarged pond, the trail, and park dedication equals approximately $150,000 of additional costs to get the development approved by the City. Mr. Cunningham stated that is why he would like to respectfully request the Council to waive the park dedication fees. He stated TOLD Development is also bearing the cost of the plat including Bronson, creating separate lots for the Community Center, and the 66 feet for the Community Center lot, which is also a substantial cost. Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road, stated this is a significant request and he is disappointed it was not raised at the beginning of the public hearing process so comment could have been made. Mayor Coughlin reopened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Mr. McCarty stated the park dedication fee is a very important part of the City’s business and, if forgiven, he would suggest it be done on a trade-for-trade fair trade basis. He stated his impression that other developers have been willing to provide a trail with PUD developments and encouraged the Council to not establish a precedent. William Kuether, 5302 St. Stephens Street, asked what he would have to do to “kill” this plan. He stated he moved in a year ago and four other residents of St. Stephens Street have lived there less than one year. City Attorney Vose informed Mr. Kuether that offering public hearing input that he does not like the plan is the first step to take. City Attorney Vose advised that he is not able to give other legal advice to the public. Mr. Kuether asked if there is any hope of stopping this project. Mayor Coughlin explained this is the first Council meeting where official action has been considered on this project. Mr. Kuether stated he had asked the City Planner if the City could install shrubs to block the view of Highway 10 from St. Stephens Street but it was indicated there was no money in the