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Minn. Stat. § 462.358 <br />subd 2b; Collis v. City <br />of Bloomington 310 <br />Minn 5, 246 N.W.2d <br />19 (Minn. 1976); <br />Middlemist v. City of <br />Plymouth, 387 <br />N.W.2d 190 (Minn. <br />Ct. App.,1986); <br />Kottschade v. City of <br />Rochester, 537 <br />N.W.2d 301 (Minn. <br />Ct. App.,1995) <br />Sample land <br />dedication ordinance <br />• Require payment of park and trail dedication fees and sewer /water access <br />charges. <br />• Provide legal descriptions for any dedicated land and require the <br />exchange of deeds or granting of easements as necessary. <br />• Require the developer to warrant work related to public infrastructure for <br />a period of years after the development. This usually includes streets and <br />utilities, but may also include sod, plantings, play equipment, and <br />required tree plantings. <br />• Require the developer to maintain liability insurance in an appropriate <br />amount during the development and construction period. <br />• Require the developer to hold the city harmless and indemnify the city <br />from all third-party claims related to the development. <br />• Set provisions for dealing with any potential default by the developer <br />under the agreement. For example, allowing the city to step in and <br />complete all agreed -to improvements, using money from a letter of credit <br />or other financial security. <br />• Prohibit the issuance of building permits or occupation of any structures <br />within a development until all public infrastructure is completed and <br />accepted by the city. <br />A development agreement prepared by the city attorney is often the most <br />efficient and best method to ensure that the city's regulations are followed by <br />a developer. In addition, a development agreement can provide the city with <br />a measure of protection against the threat of developer insolvency or <br />bankruptcy Finally, a well written agreement (with attention to issues of <br />financial security) can protect the city from developers who fail to complete <br />public improvements or abide by city requirements. <br />VI. Land dedication for public <br />facilities <br />A subdivision ordinance may require a subdivision applicant to dedicate a <br />reasonable portion of land within the development to the public to address <br />infrastructure needs created by the development. Cities may require <br />dedication of land to the public for numerous uses including: <br />30 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA. CITIES <br />