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Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee Meeting February 28, 2006 Page 4 of 5 PTRC meeting. He stated that he would like the Committee to get a good discussion going around park dedication fees adding that he would review how it is outlined within the City ordinances. He explained that this is the only source of revenue for the parks noting that in the past the City Council has been very strict about getting the maximum for park dedication fees but there has only been one development in the recent past and the City Council is letting some of the park dedication fees go because it is part of a larger negotiation process. He reviewed the current process and suggested that the PTRC recommend that the City go back to the original 6-percent calculation. He stated that he would put together the information and provide it to the Committee for their review prior to the next meeting. Chair Henry asked Committee Member McClung if he is familiar with what is being dedicated from TCAAP. Committee Member McClung stated that currently all they have is what is stated within the ordinance. He explained that in terms of the park dedication fee for TCAAP, the City Council has always said that the park dedication fee is determined through negotiation with the development team. He stated that the Council also feels that the PTRC should be involved in the recommendations for what should be received for a park dedication fee. He noted that the current ordinance does not address minor park dedication fees and this should be reviewed. He stated that he has not seen anything specific at this point in time with respect to TCAAP but he believes the PTRC should be involved in the process. He reviewed and clarified the subdivision process with the Committee. He suggested that the PTRC review the park dedication fee process and percentages that are currently used for both the sale of land and for subdivisions. Committee Member Wheeler suggested, as a point of comparison, that the PTRC also review how this is being done in other communities. After a brief discussion the Committee decided to review the process used within the City of Arden Hills first. Chair Henry suggested that the PTRC consider taking the opportunity to approach the business community and encourage them to be an active participant in the community process. 9. SELECT DATES FOR A PTRC/CITY COUNCIL TOUR OF THE PARKS/TRAILS SYSTEM Chair Henry clarified that the PTRC has decided to recommend May 20, 2006, the annual spring flower-planting date, as the date for the tour with the City Council. 10. NEXT MEETING DATES—MARCH 28, 2006 Chair Henry stated that several members of the Committee have suggested changing the