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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES OCTOBER 21,2002 3 . 3.B COMMLNLTY SERVICES Guidaut Update Dircctor Pan-ish stated that Guidant had submitted an application for a preliminary plat and master plan PUD. He noted the Planning Commission held a public hearing and made a recommendation to the Council on October 2, 2002 to approve the preliminary plat with the recommendations as found in the October 15, 2002 staff report. He explained that Guidant proposed the following response as it relates to the park dedication issue: I. Provide an easement for the existing City trail that crosses onto the Guidant Campus; 2. Provide public access to the trail systcm being developed within the Guidant Campus; 3. Contribute $350,000.00 toward the constmction of a combination warming house/activity center/picnic pavilion. Director Parrish requested Council's input and direction. . Councilmember Larson said he was not supportive of the proposal, stating his concern was that the dollars spent on Cummings Park is not in line with the Park Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Grant said he did not agree with Councilmember Larson. Councilmember Aplikowski asked what a new building cost. Director Moore stated he expected bids in at $350,000. Director Parrish said he thought Guidant was less inelined to provide park fee, when they are also making such significant public improvements. Mayor Probst said when this issue initially came up, he felt uncomfortable with the calculation of the park dedication fee, and suggested further discussion regarding re-routing trails. . Administrator Lynch said the basic premise of the park dedication fee is to deal with potential demand on parks, donate money on an annual basis, over the years.