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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — June 27, 2011 13 7.A. Planning Case 11-011 — Select Senior Living PUD & Plat (continued) Councilmember Werner stated the park dedication fee should be collected for the Park Improvement Fund since this account is in the negative. Councilmember Holmes stated the idea of having money available for the B -2 District streetscape project was appealing. Mayor Grant stated a final decision did not need to be made at this time. Mr. Davidson stated he had requested the alternative method in lieu of the park dedication to delay the payment until the B -2 District had been developed further. His thought was this money could be used to develop the City's monument or gateway on the corner of the property. This could provide a more signature feature for this corner. He stated the fees would be assessed against Lot 2 of the property. Mayor Grant stated the City will have to transfer money either to the Park Improvement Fund or it could transfer this amount to a separate fund for the B -2 District streetscape project. Councilmember Holden stated the City may not use these funds for the corner only and does not want to be restricted to this use. City Administrator Klaers stated it would be cleaner if the City collected the park dedication fee as the Code is written. Councilmember Holmes suggested the Council not finalize this element of the development agreement at this time. Mayor Grant stated the issue of the sewer grinder should be resolved. There have been problems in the past with Presbyterian Homes and sewer backups. He does not want this same situation to occur and would like to have the sewer grinder installed before the building is occupied. Councilmember Holmes asked how this recommendation had been previously changed. City Planner Beekman stated the recommendation was changed to allow the Public Works Director flexibility in further negotiations with the developer regarding the installation of the sewer grinder and to review the cost benefit analysis. Public Works Director Maurer stated the developer had requested costs for this item and he had not received this information prior to the Council meeting. He is expecting this information before the end of the week. The developer would like to know what the costs and options are for installation before he agrees to have this done. At this time the City is assuming that a sewer grinder is needed and this is why it is being recommended. City Attorney Filla stated this could be further discussed with the development agreement.