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City Administrator Schrocder stated that this is how the EDA budget will be presented at the EDA meeting, directly following the Council meeting on December 14, 1993. ConsenSus of the Finance Committee was that this budget is what should be presented for adoption at the Economic Development Authority meeting on December 14, 1993. Case #3: Adopt 1994 Park Dedication Cash Contribution Rates Finan¢o Offmer Hart stated that when the Committee reviewed the rates and charges, the park dedication fees were not on the chart. Staff is recommending a four percent increase. She suggested this fee be reviewed on a yearly basis. The increase would be from $435 to $450 fo~ single family rural housing with densities less than or equal to one unit per 3.3 acres and all other dwelling units would increase from $620 to $650 per dwelling unit. She stated she surveyed other cities with regard to their park dedication fees. Ms. Hart stated this increase would be effective January 1, 1994. Councilmember Hardin inquired where Elk River and Andover are with regard to theft charge for park dedication. City Administrator Schroeder stated that most of other ciries are in the $500 to $800 range. Ms. Hart stated that Blaine is up to $630 as of June 1. Mayor Cfllbertson arrived. Mr. Schroeder stated that we did not want it to appear we were raising it too much. Councilmember Hardin stated he would like to see some other park dedication fees. Councilmember Zimmerman felt that the developers would not be adverse to a higher rate. Councilmember Hardin stated the City has some real big plans for park improvement. He suggestelt Staff do more research and bring this issue back for discussion. He suggested Andover, Elk River and Ham Lake be surveyed along with the other cities surveyed last time. Consensu~ of the Committee was to direct Staff to research park dedication fees further and bring back for discussion. Case 04: Review Public Hearing Information City Administrator Schroeder presented the budget public hearing information and inquired of the Committee if they wanted additional information made available. Councilmember Hardin suggested informing the public of how many dollars this increase will generate (net gain) for the City and a breakdown of what the City can buy with those dollars. Mr. Schroeder felt it is important to let the residents know that the increase and amount is the City's. portion only. It has nothing to do with the County or the School District. No action required. Finance Committee/November 23, 1993 Page 3 of 4