Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/12/2010

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They state there is some lack of flexibility based on type of residential development and the nature of the density of the project. Commissioner Olson asked if single family homes are not included in this and Associate Planner explained that it is just apartment complexes and right now this is just an interim solution. Commissioner Shryock asked if staff has discussed multi family housing because they provide just as many users to the park and trail system. Parks Supervisor Riverblood answered that what the Associate Planner laid out is customary to have a sliding scale, with respect to apartment buildings placing demand on the park and trail system is no different than a residential property but with the greater densities they may be using them at different times so it is quite common to have a sliding scale. Park Supervisor Riverblood also stated that a comprehensive metro wide park and trail analysis was just submitted and when the results of that come back around mid September then the Commission will look at our fee structure to those of adjoining communities to make sure that we are not so competitive that we are not attracting the right kind of residential mixes. Commissioner Bennett asked if the dedication of property under review for 2011 as well with Council's direction on park development an option to have out there on the table. Park Supervisor Riverblood responded it is still out there and there has been no directive or conversation on it. With regards to Commission's park and trail map we know where the larger .park pieces are going to be along with where the trail corridor is going to be so we have a good commission of neighborhood and community parks. Associate Planner Gladhill's comment from a planning perspective is_in several years until we see a larger subdivision we want that land contribution as a tool if we determine if it is a need, we have some larger tracts of land which we anticipate will develop in the future and we may find a need for in that area a smaller neighborhood park within walking distances. Motion by Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, to recommend altering the fee schedule to accommodate assisted living facilities and higher density developments. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Shryock, Commissioners Bennett, Fyten, LaMere and Olsen. Voting No: None. Absent: Vice Chair Backous, Commissioner Barr. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT Park Supervisor Riverblood updated the Commission on the success of the Amphitheatre Performance and Farmers Market. Park Supervisor Riverblood stated the SHIP Agreement with the County was that staff had prepared a proposal for the County and the County agreed to fund the City $28,000 which will go to City Council for approval. Park and Recreation Commission/August 12, 2010 Page 2 of 3