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CAS # 7 I I I I ! I ;I I I I I I I I ! I CONCEPT PLANNING FOR MUNICIPAL PROPERTY WEST OF SUNFISH LAKE By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: The purpose of this case is to initiate concept planning for the City owned land west of Sunfish Lake. During the course of the Park and Recreation Commission's review of the Village of Sunfish Lake, it was discussed that the timing for examining the above property for park purposes should coincide with the development of that plat. Observations: AS Council may be aware, the area west of Sunfish Lake has been proposed for park purposes for some time as one of the few lake accesses potentially available to Ramsey residents. Within the last few years the City acquired this property as part of an industrial land purchase south of the new Sunwood Drive extension. Park and Recreation Commission recommendation: As indicated, the Park Commission is recommending initiating concept planning for all the municipal property adjacent to the lake. But in addition, also looking to the future development potential in the immediate vicinity so as to best project and site needed park elements, as well as other public improvements relating to the park. Attached is a site map that indicates the City owned land in black and the 'study area' in crosshatched lines. The Commission recommended at their March 13, 2003 meeting to appropriate approximately 15% of the expected Park Dedication proceeds for the Village of Sunfish Lake for this planning endeavor. It is believed that 15% of the $232,200 in Park Dedication fees ($34,800), would be enough to begin the necessary survey work and planning to develop the referenced concept plan. The monies if allocated, may also go as far as preparing construction documents for the frrst phase of park development. The Commission also recommended establishing a park project account, thereby reserving the anticipated $293,475 in Park and Trail proceeds for the actual park development project. (Cash Park Dedication at a 2003 rate would be $232,200 and the Trail fee would be $61,275). Because the Village of Sunfish Lake will be a phased plat, the above fees may be collected and allocated as each phase is approved if Council desires. The alternative is that the park and trail fees may be held in the Park Trust Fund until a plan is approved for the City land west of the lake. -229-