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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 12~ 1-04 Ordinance #8 as it Pertains to Park Dedication Fees and Subdivision of Property Chairperson Peterson requested adding a discussion of Ordinance #8 as it pertains to Park Dedication Fees and subdivision of property as Ordinance #8 has language that indicates any piece of property which is subdivided into less than 5 lots does not have to pay Park Dedication Fees. Chairperson Peterson believes no lot split should be exempt from Park Dedication Fees. There is also conflicting verbiage between Ordinance #8 and the Comprehensive Plan regarding this issue. The committee discussed this item, but felt it needed clarification. Chairperson Peterson will discuss the issue with the Co-Interim Administrators and seek legal advice as some areas of the ordinance are ambiguous. Vll. UPDATES Grants and Trails Information from these subcommittees was discussed earlier in the agenda. Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Warmin2 House Renovation The warming house has been primed and painted. Committee Member Peil will finish with the detailing. Tracie McBride Memorial Park & Wheels Skate Park The subcommittees have nothing to report at this time. St. Paul Water Utility Property on Centerville Lake The committee discussed the following correspondence from the City Attorney, Mr. Hoeft to Mr. Bill Tschida, St. Paul Water Utility regarding the City Council's response to the proposed purchase of the Centerville Lake Property at 1601 LaMotte Drive. This letter is to confirm our phone conversation of today's date regarding the status of the City's purchase of the above-referenced lot. As indicated, the City Council discussed this matter at its last regularly scheduled Council meeting on October 27, 2004, and determined that it was premature to proceed with further purchase negotiations regarding the same. Since we last met, the Council has become aware of other possible properties that may provide access to the lake and tie in with the proposed trail that would run along the south side of the redeveloped County Highway 14/Main Street. 1 should emphasize that the Council has not closed the door on purchasing the above-referenced lot. However, it does want to explore these other options that have become available. If at a later date the Council determines that the LaMotte Drive property is preferable, I'm sure you will be hearing from us. The Council also understands that the lot may not be available at a later date, and will deal with that situation as it presents itself I do want to thank both you and Mr. Schneider for taking your time to meet with the City Administrator and myself Please let me know if there are any further developments regarding this property that you feel the City should be aware of 50f6