Pursuant to Minnesota statutes section 462.358, subdivision 2b, as amended, the city council shall require all developers requesting platting or replatting of land in the city to contribute ten percent (10%) of final plat gross area to be dedicated to the public for their use as either parks, playgrounds, public open space, trail systems, or water ponding, or to contribute cash in lieu of land in an amount established by resolution of the city council, based upon the conditions outlined below. The form of contribution (cash or land, or any combination thereof) shall be decided by the city council based upon need and conformance with approved city plans. Payment of cash in lieu of land will be collected prior to any subdivision or final plat being recorded by Dakota County. (Ord. 467, 11-5-2014)