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i CITY OF ST. ANTHONY ORDINANCE 1999-005 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SUBDIVISION OF LAND AND DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC USE; AMENDING SECTION 615.07 AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE 1993 ST. ANTHONY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 1500.12 The City Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby ordains: Section 1. Section 15 of the City Code is amended to add a new Section 1500.12 to read in its entirety as follows: 1500.12 Public Land Dedication Requirements. Subd. 1 Land Dedication. The Owners of a parcel of land of one acre or more in size and being subdivided shall dedicate to the City a reasonable portion of the land for use as public parks,playgrounds, trails or open space,'or, in the alternative, the City may require a cash contribution as provided in Subd. 2 of this Section. As a general rule, it is deemed reasonable for the Council to require as a condition of subdivision, approval dedication of 10% of the total . square foot area of the land being subdivided, or the cash contribution provided for in Subd. 2. The City may determine the location and configuration of any land dedicated, taking into consideration the suitability of the land for its intended purpose and future needs of the community for park,playground, trail, or open space property. This Section 1500.12 shall apply to all new residential developments, and lot combination/redivisions meant to facilitate residential development. It shall not apply to lot combination/redivisions which do not increase the number of residential dwellings, conversion of apartments to condominiums, or internal leasehold improvements. Subd. 2. Contribution in Lieu of Land. At the City's option, the subdivider shall contribute an amount in cash, in lieu of all or a portion of the land required under Subd. 1 above as set forth in Section 405 based on the number and type of dwelling units the subdivision will accommodate. Subd. 3. Land Title. Prior to the dedication of the required property,the subdivider shall provide the City with an acceptable title opinion or title insurance policy addressed to the City, which insures the title and the City's proposed interest in the property. In any land dedication, the subdivider must transfer good and marketable title to the City, free and clear of any mortgages, liens, encumbrances or assessments, except easements or minor imperfections of title acceptable to the City. If land is not formally dedicated to the City in the final plat, the subdivider shall record all deeds for conveyance of the property to the City at the same time as the final plat or other appropriate division documents.