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for winter activities and the $50,000 electrical adjustments. Furthermore, this does not consider a redesign of the grading to ensure proper drainage, nor administrative fees, which will increase the expenditures. Councilmember Helmbrecht suggested the Council delay the hockey rink construction until the City knows the total project cost. Mr. Palzer questioned the Council if the City should maintain the extra electric service south of the hockey rink. The Council agreed with Mayor Wilharber's suggestion to pull the electric service and preserve it in the attempt to save the line. Councilmember Helmbrecht moved to expend an additional $15.000 as per the Engineers letter in regards to Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. Councilmember Brenner seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Flashing Crosswalk Light Mr. March updated the Council on the flashing crosswalk lights. He also reported the city is in receipt ofa letter from the school district indicating that they are willing to pay 50 percent of the traffic signal design cost. The Council discussed if the City or the County will be responsible for inspection and suggest the City protecting its interest and inspecting the installation of the lights. Mayor Wilharber reported the City received a letter from Commissioner Margaret Langfeld, which indicated the County's efforts and results of implementing the flashing crosswalk lights on Main Street. Councilmember Helmbrecht moved to begin the flashing light project and also that Bonestroo inspects the light installation. Councilmember Brenner seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution 98-01 Councilmember Helmbrecht noted Planning Commission Member, Tina Vermeulen should be removed from Resolution 98-01. NEW BUSINESS Preliminary Consideration for Buechler Estates - Park Dedication Options Mr. March updated the Council on the proposed Buechler Estates. Mr. March refered to Ordinance #8. Article 2 - Design Standards - Section 21.02 LAND DEDICATION. In essence. the subdivider shall be required to pay a fee as per schedule in effect per lot created or ten (10) percent ofthe subdivision land value, whichever is greater prior to subdivision; the value (market) ofthe land shall be determined by negotiation between the City and Developer. Lots ~reated in any manner that are larger than five (5) acres or three hundred (300) feet in width shall not be subject to dedication ofland for public use. Furthermore, the most recent developments, (i.e. Parkview, Eagle Pass, Clearwater Meadows) have contributed $900 per lot for park dedication fees, not 10 percent of the subdivision land. 5