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City Council NIinutes December 6, 2004 Page 12 Duane Peterson, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair - Stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation was for park dedication to be based on land after the 22.5 acres is subtracted from the total acreage. They also recommended that in regards to park dedication that four lots to the south be removed making that park approximately 5 acres; 11 acres of woods be added to make a total of 16 acres with a minimum 40-foot trail corridor that connects from the south park to the school; and for the balance of the park dedication to be paid in cash. Councilmember Dietz qu~stioned if the decision regarding park dedication fees needed to be made now. He stated that he would like to wait and talk to the school and see the plans for the open land. City Attorney Peter Beck recommended that if the Council is undecided how to handle the park dedication, they may want to table the approval of the subdivision until a decision is made. Councilmember Dietz questioned if staff could meet with the School District and developer and provide a recommendation to the Council. City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that he and staff could meet with the developer and school officials. Councilmember Motin questioned why park dedication credit would be given to the developer for an incentive when they are getting a higher density project. He stated that this is in essence "double-dipping". Councilmember Kuester stated that she believes the Parks and Recreation Commission's concern to be if a precedent is being established and she questioned if there are legalities about giving park dedication credit towards the school land. City Attorney Peter Beck stated that he is unsure but noted that if park dedication credit is given for the school land then it would not be accurate to call the entire 22 acres a gift to the school. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR RIVER PARK BASED ON THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AFPROV AL AND THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITION: 1. AN EMERGENCY BREAK-AWAY BARRIER BE PLACED IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE RIVER PARK DEVELOPMENT AND THE SUNSET RIDGE DEVELOPMENT. MOTION CARRIED 3-2. Mayor Klinzing and Councilmember Motin opposed. 6.1. Consider Request from St. Andrews Church for Issuance of Tax Exempt Bonds Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori Johnson stated that the Church of St. Andrew has asked the city to consider issuing up to $1,500,000 of tax exempt bonds for the expansion of St. Andrew's school. Ms. Johnson eXplained that tax exempt bonds may only be issued for certain uses and may not be used to fund certain religious facilities. She stated that staff is only looking for Council direction on whether or not staff should proceed with this request.