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Park & Recreation Minutes October 14, 1998 Page 2 e 6. Open Mike Rolland Ring-Jarvi indicated a ski race sponsored by the Nordic Ski Club is scheduled for Sunday, January 10, 1999, beginning at noon. Mr. Ring-Jarvi noted approximately 30 families are members of the ski club. He also noted the ski club is willing to help promote the referendum. 7.b. Meadowvale Heiqhts Wetland Plan Steve Rohlf updated the Commission on progress of the Lake Orono dredging project. Steve Rohlf explained that a significant amount of wetland mitigation may be needed to complete the County Road No. 13 realignment projectin East Elk River. He presented a proposal to create a skating pond and flat play area in Meadowvale Park, as a component of the wetland mitigation plan. Steve suggested that a light be installed by the pond for skating. The Commissioners discussed parking. Steve did not feel parking was necessary since it would be mainly used by the neighboring residents. He explained that it is not certain the area will be needed for wetland mitigation, but that he wanted to discuss the issue with the Park and Recreation Commission now, rather than at a short notice. e It was the consensus of the Commissioners to consider the concept for Meadowvale Park as proposed by Steve Rohlf at the November 11 th Park and Recreation Commission meeting. 7.a. Park Dedication/Trail Fees Staff report by Steve Wensman. Steve indicated 19 cities were surveyed and there did not seem to be a pattern in the results. Steve felt that the variations in the fees reflected in the needs of the communities; some communities are fully developed and more densely populated, and therefore, the fees were less. Chair Anderson questioned if staff was aware how long the current fees have been in place. Steve indicated the survey results did not include that type of information. Steve explained that the zoning ordinance states that 10 percent of the land be dedicated or 10 percent of the land value be provided in cash. The current policy has been to require a "per acre" or "per lot" fee which was last established by the City Council three years ago for 1996, 1997 and 1998. Discussion followed regarding park dedication fees of other cities. Commissioner Huberty questioned who determines the land value. Staff indicated the land would have to be appraised. Chair Anderson stated he felt the cash fees have become out of balance with the increased land values. e