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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES OCTOBER 21,2002 3 . 3,B COMMUNITY SERVICES Guidant Update Director Parrish 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 took 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 system being developed within the Guidant Campus; 3. Contribute $350,000.00 toward the construction 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 agreed with Councilmember Larson, further stating, of the entire park dedication fee, some dollars should go to Perry Park. Councilmember Aplikowski asked what a new building cost. Director Moore stated he expected bids it at $350,000. Director Parrish said he thought Guidant was less inclined 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 a 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.