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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, May 28, 1985 Page two Water Improvement No. 83-4, Approval of Change Order No.2. Acceptance of Project and Approval of Final Payment Council was referred to Change Order No.2, and Christoffersen's letter of 5/23/85 re Project W-83-4, Watermain along STH 10, north of STH 96. Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $1,854.00. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council accept the project (W-83-4) and approve Final Payment in amount of $13,260.21. Motion carried unani- mously. (5-0) . Royal Hills North Park Dedication Proposal Council was referred to memo from Councilmember Hansen (5/16/85) relative to park dedication proposal for Royal Hills North. Hansen noted a correction from 23~ to 25~ per square foot, resulting in a cash dedication of $13,750. Hansen moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council accept the 10,000 square feet of pedestrian way, and $13,750 cash payment as fulfillment of the park dedication requirement for Royal Hills North, the cash payment to be payable in 28 equal installments, at issuance of building permits; total of $13,750 to be paid within two years (5/13/87). Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Status Report - Northpark Business Center Park Dedication Hansen reported that a 10% of land market value park dedication is not acceptable to Woodbridge Properties for the Northpark Business Center; noted that the assessor's market value is $362,000 (actual cost is $823,000). Hansen had suggested the City accept a 7% cash dedication plus the fountain ($28,815) as satisfaction of the park dedication requirement; noted that surrounding cities require a 3% - 5% park dedication from commercial/indus- trial properties; reported that Woodbridge proposes a 3-1/2% dedication, plus the fountain. In discussion, Sather noted that Arden Hills is near the end in its ability to gather revenue from land development from park dedication; feels we'd be selling the City short by reducing the requirements. Hicks noted that Arden Hills has always required 10%; feels other cities' charge is irrele- vant. Sather noted that other cities also use general revenue for park land and development of parks. Hansen noted that the City has negotiated some park dedications in the past at 5%; noted that this is an indepen- dent and separate development from the Woodbridge Office Center on County Road E and should be negotiated on its own without reference to the County Road E park dedication requirement. After discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that Council direct Hansen to pursue a $57,600 cash donation (7% of actual land cost), repre- senting a 3% credit for ponding, payable in ten years, 10% per year, beginning at building occupancy. Motion carried. (Hicks, Sather, Peck, Woodburn voting in favor; Hansen in opposition). (4-0) Public Safety Committee Recommendation re Signage Request Council was referred to Public Safety Committee minutes of 5/20/85 relative to request for installation of "Slow - Children" sign near intersection of Skiles Lane and Glenarden Court. . Mr. Moehnke, 1404 Skiles Lane, described the location of a hill; stated that drivers seem to automatically accelerate at seeing a hill; noted that the road also curves and drivers are going too fast to stop if a child should dart into the road. In discussion, it was noted that signs sometimes give a false sense of security, possibly putting children at more risk. It was further noted that the "Slow - Children" signs are ineffective in reducing speed. Moehnke said they want something that will be effective; noted that "speed bumps" were suggested. It was suggested by Council that a more appropriate