Minutes - Council - 06/10/2010 - Joint with Park & Rec Commission

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Case #2: Discuss 2010 and 2011 Parks Capital Improvement Plan Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that the purpose of this case was for. the Commission and Council to discuss any items they would like, but part of the discussion should focus on the 2010-2011 Park Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the prioritization of the remaining projects. He briefly reviewed the projects. He stated that there was a presentation to Council. He stated that a question was asked about the effect on one project if there is a change to another one. He explained that staff is not recommending items that are crossed off the list. He explained that the Itasca Park has been removed from the CIP as an example. He explained that last year at the joint meeting drinking fountains were delayed. He explained that there was a $300,000 park dedication fee on the front page. He explained that the forecast diagrams of the items that are not crossed off include $400,000 in available park dedication fees and there is an amphitheatre and a parking lot in Rhinestone Commons that is to be completed. He explained park dedication fees are anticipated from Allina, the Sands Complex, and the VA as it comes to fruition, and the boat landing. He explained that $370,000 would be paid to the County which would be turned over to the City of Ramsey. He explained that for Riverdale Park the restroom and fountain is available as a grant. He recommended not getting below 1.5 or 1 million so they can respond to grants or the boat landing. He explained that this addresses what the park trust fund balance will look like. Councilmember McGlone stated that the Council has done a good job by managing funds, bringing in the DMV for revenue, researching grants, bringing in the Lions, and being able to complete projects for the City. Mayor Ramsey stated that he finds the revenue projections to be accurate with the Park Dedication fees. Park Supervisor Riverblood stated that the park dedication fees total does. not include townhomes which will be added iri later. Parks Supervisor Riverblood asked for comments on the TIF and matching park dedication dollars. City Administrator Ulrich stated that the Tax Increment Financing District was founded by the state which brings in taxes from the Town Center, along Highway 10, at the interchanges, the train station, and overpass. The taxes generated from this can be used to create a recreational link. Mayor Ramsey stated that this money can be used for trails as well. City Administrator Ulrich commented that the money cannot be used for parks but can be used for trails. Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that Central Park Parkway, shown for 2010, is estimated at $35,000. He explained that over by the warming house and parking lot there is a proposal to create a one way drive and adding parking to the area where cars currently park in the grass. This would connect to another area to the east, through the church property down to 16151. He Park and Recreation Commission/June 10, 2010 Page 3 of 7