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.� Parks & Recreation Commission to review this first case using the new Ordinance (whose revision was suggested by the Planning Department and City Attorney) which increased Park Dedication Fees for residential subdivisions to be more consistent commercial and in comparison to other cities. Because this is the first case, Commissioners felt that it was inappropriate to recommend negotiation of the Park Dedication fee as outlined in the newly revised ordinance. Commissioner Starr made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dentz that the Commission recommend that the City Council hold firm to the newly revised Park Dedication Ordinance and administer it as written. Motion passed unanimously. THEATER PROJECT REVIEW: As requested by the Department of Community Development, the Parks & Recreation Commissioners were asked to review and provide comment regarding the Theater project plans. The plan was reviewed and current updates regarding the signal light on Hwy 10 were discussed. Commissioners were concerned that the project was in jeopardy because of the threat that MNDOT will repeal former approval of the signal light on Hwy 10 which is important to the development of the Theater project. Commissioners recommended that City Council members approve the funding of the signal light if need be with the expectation that the City would be able to recoup revenues in property taxes and potential development along Highway 10 to cover the cost of the signal light. In addition, Commissioners discussed possible second entry/exit and unanimously agreed that the best spot for another entry/exit is along County Road H2 next to Donatelles. SCHOOL COOK. FEES: Director Saarion informed the Parks and Recreation Commission that school fees for wages of School Coordinators exceeded the budget by over $1,000. The increase was due to the increased use by Irondale Basketball Association. Director Saarion requested direction from the Commission regarding use by IBA and whether or not to require IBA to cover the cost of monies that exceed the budget. Director Saarion informed the Commission that IBA uses over 2/3's of the budget for School use fees. Commissioners replied that the IBA is serving many youth of the community with a beneficial program. BEVERAGE PROPOSAL FOR COMM CNTR: Director Saarion reviewed the information prepared by Finance Director Kessel regarding proposals for supplying beverage services for both the Golf Course and the Community Center. Commissioner Benz made a