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. .. MillEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 30, 1995 4 , . Ms. Walsh noted the cost for an appraisal can range from $800.00 - $3,000,00 based on the City's . experience with past appraisals, She noted Staff would be concerned if any increase in value due to an appraisal was minimA] it would not justify the additional cost associated with an appraisal. . Ms. Walsh indicated Staff would recommend the park dedication requirement from the Townhomes of Lake Valentine to be $8,012.52 cash in lieu ofland, based on the purchase price . of the land. Staff recommends that this be paid in a lump sum before any building permits are issued. . Mr. Craig Wilson, 1677 West County Road F, recommended the Council defer action on the park dedication fee for the lot on the corner of E2 and Old Snelling since a fair market value could not have been established for the property. The fact that the Purchase Agreement between . Mr. Ogren and Bethel was not an arms length arrangement and the property was not sold on the open market supports this point. Mr. Wilson further recommended the Council require an appraisal, because the sale of the land had not yet been recorded with Ramsey County. . Mr. Dan Ogren, 466 Old Farm Road, applicant in the case, indicated the sale of the land and .- purchase price had been recorded at Ramsey County Court. Councilmember Keirn indicated the City Attorney has reviewed the purchase agreement and felt the agreement was appropriate and in order. . MOTION: Keirn moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve park dedication . requirement of$8,012.52 from the Townhomes of Lake Valentine in lieu ofland. The motion carried nnAnimously (4-0). . Councilmember Malone indicated the determination of the park dedication fee is similar to previously accepted park dedication fees. He believed the cost of an appraisal would not benefit the City nor the applicant. . Councilmember Aplikowski indicated the purchase price of the property is known and the fee is established based on this price, and felt this to be appropriate. . Mayor Probst indicated City Attorney Filla reviewed the issue and felt all the standards had been met. Mayor Probst believed there was no reason to require an appraisal, . Proclamation of Literacv Dav . Mayor Probst read a Proclamation declaring November 4, 1995, as "Celebration of Literacy Day" .. in Arden Hills. .