Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/10/2013

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Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Date: 10/10/2013 By: Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public Works 5. 3. Information Title: Recommend Park Dedication for Brookfield 4th Addition. Background: Approximately 9 years ago the first phases of the Brookfield Addition were platted west of Nowthen Boulevard and south of Trott Brook in the north -center of Ramsey. Presently, a different developer is proceeding with the platting of 77 lots known as the Brookfield 4th Addition within the areas of the existing plat (26.8 acre Outlot A, Brookfield 3rd Addition). (See attached site location map.) Park Dedication and Trail Fees for the original plat was satisfied by the construction of an approximate 3/4 mile of bituminous trail paralleling the brook and another north/south trail adjacent to Nowthen Boulevard, extending beyond the plat, south to 167 Avenue. The purpose of this case is to recommend to City Council Park Dedication and Trail Fees for the proposed Brookfield 4th Addition. Note: Important details not included in this case are contained within the October 3rd, 2013 Planning Commission's agenda pertaining to Brookfield 4th Addition. Notification: Observations/Alternatives: Park Dedication To satisfy the Park Dedication requirement, Staff is recommending a cash contribution. Pursuant to past planning for this area, and consistent with the Master Park and Trail Plan, no additional park land is required in this area south of Trott Brook. There are however, two important strategies planned for meeting the recreational needs of existing residents and future inhabitants of Brookfield 4th Addition; one of which is a trail connection from the existing trail in Brookfield, west to Variolite Street (and north of Central Park). The other would be a future community park in north -central Ramsey, likely north of the brook and in the vicinity of the Brookfield Addition(s). On the trail connection above, this may be a near -term reality by virtue of the platting of Brookfield 4th Addition in two respects. The first is that the present* value of the platting of 77 lots represents $190,575 in cash Park Dedication. The Commission may make effective recommendation to City Council that these proceeds be held within the Park Trust Fund for the purpose of constructing the Trott Brook Trail from Brookfield to Variolite when a trail route (easement) is secured and full funding is available. The second aspect of of a near -term opportunity to construct the above trail is that 21 st Century Bank owns the land west of the proposed Brookfield 4th Addition, and has conceptually agreed to convey necessary trail easements to ultimately provide for the construction of this portion of the Trott Brook Trail (pending full funding). Discussions