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PHASE IN - If the Council does not desire an immediate imposition or a certain dollar amount, there is a possibility that it could be phased in over a 3 to 5 year period. ADMINISTRATION - Presently the schedule is relatively easy to calculate. The new system would involve determination of value which is subject over to some "dispute" depending on the proposed value. As presently proposed it does place the Council in the position of being the final arbiter of value on each subdivision. An alternative would be to either base it on the last market value for tax purposes or base the annual rate on a "Typical value" property to be set at the beginning of the year. PARK DEDICATION POLICY - The City's Comprehensive Plan felt that park development was appropriate in the urban areas but because there were 2 acre and 5 acre in the rural zone, that there was less of a need for park facilities. To the extent that parks were viewed strictly as open space, there is less of a need for such open space in the 2 and 5 acre zones. However, those do not lend themselves to other uses of parks such a organized sports, significant playground equipment, etc. USE OF FUNDS - The expenditures in the park areas have been on an "as need" basis, with no programming for these funds. It would be appropriate in conjunction with or as a follow up to this that the Park Commission be directed to develop a plan for utilization of these funds. An initial need has been the desire for implementation utilizing these funds for implementation of the Bike Hike system previously presented to the Council. No estimate has been made of the cost of this system and there is a need to review the use of park dedication funds for such ideas as Bike Hike trails. As you will note Attachment B was transmitted to the Planning Commission, but no responses have been received. ALTERNATIVES 1. Accept the proposal as is. 2. Table for further discussion. 3. Concur with the idea of a change however, table for consideration of specifics. 4. Take no action. RECOMMENDATION - Given the fact that there has been no adjustment in the park dedication fees for 15 years it would be appropriate that a change be made. The extent of the change however, should be tabled until the Council's meeting in February. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by _, that the Council agree to change the fees, however, delay specifics for the change until its February 12, 1990 Council meeting. Ayes _, Nays _. cc: Park Commission members John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator