Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/01/2011 - Work Session

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Trail Fees the subdivision or parcel is evaluated for parks and trail needs. If park land is not needed, the City of Ramsey will accept cash in lieu of physical park dedication. The cash payment is then used for current/future park funding. The same is true for Park Dedication as Trail Fees. Dedication is calculated based on the size of a development and the density; and is listed within the city's Rates and Charges. residents of the city and persons working in the city, that the character and quality of the environment be considered to be of major importance in the planning and development of the city. In this regard, the manner in which land is developed and used is of high priority. The preservation of land for park, playground and public open space purposes as it relates to the use and development of land for residential, commercial/industrial purposes is essential to the maintaining of a healthful and desirable environment for all citizens of the city. The city must not only provide these necessary amenities for our citizens today, but also be insightful to the needs of our future citizens (As cited in the Sec. 117- 614). decades — however there have been some minor changes now that greater densities are permitted; and there were formulaic changes for land uses that have demonstrated lower 'demand' for parks and open -space. Additionally, the acreage/fee structure is reviewed by Council annually, for 'cost of living' adjustments each year as part of the Rates and Charges analysis — however, the last few years there have been no increases. Further, Ramsey's rates are compared to similar suburban cities in the metropolitan area, as well as our immediate neighbors on an annual basis. Lastly, park land and improvements themselves are identified within the Parks Capital Improvement Plan — which is adopted each year by City Council. This plan is a reflection of community need, with the forecasted improvements often outpacing revenue from Park Dedication and Trail Fees. Street/Traffic Signs Used to pay the costs of City installed signage on development projects. Pays the material and installation costs for projects that the developer requests the City to perform sign installation. Contained within the development agreement for all projects as a stage 2 improvement. Only charged if developer requests, otherwise could be installed under private contract. Amount based upon the history of costs to install Future Seal Coating The first application of sealcoat material 5 years after installation of new public roads. Pays the material and installation costs for the first application of sealcoat material. Completed with the annual street maintenance program 5 years after initial paving. Estimated costs based upon the previous year's street maintenance program. Street Lights Direct payment to Connexus Energy to install subdivision streetlighting in new developments. By subdivision ordinance streetlights are required in the urban/MUSA areas. Based upon quotes from Connexus Energy to perform the work, and included in the development agreement as a stage 2 improvement. Developer pays the initial capital cost to install the lights & the first 3 years energy & maintenance (E&M), the City then passes on the E&M costs to the residents within that subdivision as a separate quarterly charge (in addition to priority streetlights). Top Soil 4" of MNDot Premium Soil Reduce water consumption Fee/Charge Description (what is the fee) Rationalization (the purpose) Methodology (studies/forecasts to determine what we need to charge) Grass/Sod Depends on whether commercial or residential. For single family residential projects, there is a The purpose of the escrow is to ensure that the required landscaping (per City Code) is installed within six (6) months Staff initially tried to calculate these costs on a lot by lot basis, but it was not uncommon for those calculations to