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• 1l1 1 little or no cost that would provide information that would assist in the updating of the Plan. He felt that the present Plan did not need to be rewritten,just reworked and funding sources are available for assistance in such an endeavor. Allison asked what the urgency is of establishing an interim fee. Why not update V (� the Plan and then determine fees. Collins responded that the sense of urgency occurred when the Planning Staff went to the Board of Commissioners with a report on five concept plans that had been submitted on the former University Station Site. These plans may preclude getting parkland dedication. The amount of fees collected thus far are very few compared to the cost of acquiring land. It was at that point that the Commissioners asked for a review of payment-in-lieu. Waddell expressed concern that this seemed to be an attempt to pull in new money and it seemed that current residents should also help to pay for the parks. He asked if there is a hesitancy to have a tax increase. Collins responded that this is one of a number of needs and the greatest need at this time is schools. A lot of the funds available have been funneled to new schools,and recreation and parks may have suffered due to the greater need for the new schools. Waddell indicated concern that monies would not be raised this way and felt an overall tax increase would be the way to raise money needed for parks. He also expressed concern that payment-in-lieu is a regressive fee. Adjournment time was reached. MOTION: Waddell moved to continue the meeting until 10:45 in hopes of completing the agenda. Seconded by Allison. VOTE: 7 in favor. 3 opposed. Mr.Mulkey referred to Table 11 in the proposal which indicated the costs and the amount of money that would be raised in a twenty year period. MOTION: Waddell moved to table this issue. Seconded by Allison. VOTE: 8 in favor. 2 opposed.(Katz-expressed appreciation with Waddell's concern that this will not solve the situation, it will leave the primary burden shared by everyone. He noted again the concern for something to address affordable housing. Brown- stated that she was not in favor of tabling anything.It is the obligation of the Planning Board to send information on to the Commissioners. She felt the opinions expressed should be passed on to the Commissioners. She continued that she would probably not voted in favor of the proposal since it is obvious that it has not worked and accumulated enough money to achieve its objectives. It is regressive and the Commissioners need to know that so that they can come up with a more creative way to fund parks which are desperately needed.) Rosemond expressed concern that the issue was tabled without arrangements for further discussion and the type of information needed. Waddell stated that he moved to table the issue because he felt no recommendation could be made tonight and felt it was understood that more information and discussion would follow at a later date. He noted he was willing to leave it in the hands of the Chair to determine when to bring it back to the Planning Board. Jobsis agreed.