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d . <br />MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1990 <br />• Mr. Flint said that the Park Commission took into account the <br />concerns raised by Council regarding the increase in the Park <br />Dedication Fee, and is recommending the following: <br />1. That the proposed ordinance that accompanied their November <br />report be adopted as soon as possible. <br />2. That the percentage utilized in that fee schedule be 8% of <br />the fair market value of the land. <br />3. That City Ordinance #1252 be amended as set forth on Exhibit <br />"B" of the Park Commission Report to provide that Park Dedication <br />Fees can be utilized for trails or open space as well as public <br />parks, playgrounds and surface water holding areas. <br />Acting Mayor Callahan asked what amount of fees the Park <br />Commission anticipates it will generate in 1990? <br />Mr. Flint replied that it is difficult to estimate because <br />the amount of development that will occur is unknown. <br />Bernhardson noted that last year there were approximately 45 <br />lots subdivided. <br />• Councilmember Nettles asked when construction of the trail <br />system would begin? <br />Mr. Flint replied that the planning process should be done <br />first and could be done this year. The construction would not <br />begin until next year. There is a possibility that parts of the <br />project could begin earlier. <br />Public Works Director Gerhardson said that a determination <br />must be made of where the project will begin and how much funds <br />are available to begin. He estimated it would be at least two <br />years. <br />Councilmember Goetten said that she had attended the Park <br />Commission Meeting when this matter was discussed. She said the <br />City needs to get started on this before all the land is <br />subdivided. Goetten believed that bike /hike trails would be <br />beneficial to a community such as Orono. Goetten indicated that <br />she is concerned that scheduling the Public Hearing for March <br />12th may not allow enough notice. <br />Bernhardson replied that the March 12 date was tentative and <br />could be rescheduled. <br />It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by <br />Councilmember Goetten, to schedule a Public Hearing for March 26, <br />• 1990 for the purpose of increasing the Park Dedication Fee. <br />Bernhardson suggested that an indication be made as to what the <br />increase will be. Goetten agreed with the Park Commission <br />recommendation of 8 %. Callahan thought it best to indicate 8% to <br />10% rather than stating a specific percentage. Motion, Ayes -4, <br />3 <br />