Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/12/1996

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remnant of property on the south side of 153rd resulting from the construction of 153rd through the plat. Mr. Boos estimated the amount of the park dedication fee would be approximately $10,000 which is a cash contribution of five percent of fair market value for the two newly created lots, to be determined at the time of development agreement approval. Motion by Commissioner Johns and seconded by Commissioner LaMere to approve satisfaction of the park dedication fee based on five percent of fair market value for the two newly created lots, to be determined at the time of development agreement approval. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Commissioners Johns, LaMere, and Droegemueller. Voting No: None. Absent: Asfahl, Ostrum, and Skinner. COMMISSION INPUT 1997 Park Dedication Rates The City Administrator informed the Commission that on December 10, 1996, the City Council changed park dedication rates to $875 for urban lots and $650 for rural lots. He added it was Council's objective to remain competitive with fees other cities charge. Mr. Boos added he believed this was a reasonable change. Motion by Commissioner Johns and seconded by Commissioner Droegemueller supporting Council's action in raising park dedication fees for urban and rural lots. Motion Carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Commissioners Johns, Droegemueller, and LaMere. Voting No: None. Absent: Asfahl, Ostrum, and Skinner. Alpine Park Status Mr. Boos informed Commission members that four ballfields have been fit into the spec plan. The City Administrator stated that a meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 1996, starting at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an additional opportunity to comment on the residential and park development concepts. Commissioner Droegemueller inquired about the average size of the lots proposed for the land parcel development. The City Administrator responded the minimum square footage is 10,800 square feet. The average lot size of the land development to the north of the proposed development is one acre. He added that whatever is developed will not be denser than what currently exists. In response to Chairperson Cook, the City Administrator indicated two underlying goals for the development of the land parcel is to complement the existing rural subdivision and preserve the current trees, as well as maintain the uniqueness of the area. Park and Recreation Commission/December 12, 1996 Page 7 of 9