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Mr. March reported Mr. Navin (Park and Recreation Chairman) did not foresee the Park and Recreation taking property in lieu of cash. However, Mr. Porter (Park and Recreation Member) su��ested the city take the park funds. Councilmember Helmbrecht questioned the Developer as to the purchase price of the property. Mr. Buechler responded the purchase price has not been settled. Mr. Buechler confirmed a four unit subdivision would not require a 10 percent park dedication fee. Mr. Jay Mcl�Tab (Mr. Buechler's legal council) defined the ordinance pertainin� to 10 percent of land value as "the land value" prior to subdivision or in its current status. CounciImember Brenner requested Park and Recreation's recommendations prior to Council action. Mr. Lloyd Drillin�s (7185 Mound Trail) implied the park dedication fee ordinance was desiQned with the idea to obsorb the population impact on the community, namely the parks. Whereas, this smalt development will not have a si�nificant impact on the community. Mr. Hal Liebel (7397 Main Street) shared because of the condemnation process Anoka County took hundreds of acres for park purposes. Mr. Drillin�s commented that five Iots will have less impact on the community then a 42-lot development. Mr. Jim Hoeft (Legal Council) noted the value of a property is based on recent sales and the purchase price. For example, the amount of dollors paid for the vacant land is the worth of the land. The Council discussed the City's history re�ardin� park dedication fees. Counciimember Brenner and Helmbrecht favored tabling the issue until the Parks and Recreation Committee has an opportunity to make recommendation. Councilmember Buckbee favored neaotiatinQ the park fees between the Developer and the City. Mayor �Vilharber favored ne�otiatinQ a fee, but felt the $900 per lot fee, is too inexpensive. Councilmember Buckbee moved to direct Citv Staffto investitrate Parkview. Acorn Creek. and ('learwater Meadows land value/ t�ark dedication fees and the ratio in combarison to the 10 nercent of land vs �.ark dedication fees within the last two vear. Councilmember Helmbrecht seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimouslv. ('ouncitmember Brenner moved to refer this matter to the Park and Recreation Committee for its consideration Councilmember Helmbrecht seconded the motion Motion carried unanimouslv. The Council elected to diseuss the Buechler Estates roads if the Develop�r's plans are to proceed with the development. Biack Fartv - Brian I3rive Councilrrzember Buckbee moved to approve tf�e blockpartv cont�n6ent apon the surroundir�g �-esidents si�nin� a waiver i�►c�icatena the �artv meets with their approv�l and that the Police and Fire are nate�ed of the da�e and tim� of the �artv. Couneiimember 6