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. ARDEN 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 minimal 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 require an appraisal, . because the sale of the land had not been recorded. Mr. Dan Ogren, 466 Old Farm Road, applicant in the case, indicated the sale of the land and I purchase price had been recorded at Ramsey County Court. Councilmember Keirn indicated the City Attorney has reviewed the purchase agreement and felt I the agreement was appropriate and in order. MOTION: Keim 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 unanimously (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 I 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 Literacy Dav I Mayor Probst read a Proclamation declaring November 4, 1995, as "Celebration of Literacy Day" in Arden Hills. . MOTION: Malone moved and Keim seconded a motion to approve the Proclamation of Celebration of Literacy Day as November 4, 1995 in the City of Arden Hills. The . motion carried unanimously (4-0). .. .