Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/10/2002

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to engineers and they said they can get 35 feet, which they will do. He noted that this is a little mom dedication he is giving to the City. He said he was asked to talk to the Watershed District about reducing the size of the ponding areas. He said he hasn't heard from the Watershed or the DNR. Mr. Black stated he was not prepared to fully accept the Staff's detailed recommendations on the numbers. He asked that the park dedication be passed subject to the developer working it out with Staff, or that they come back in a month with a detailed recommendation. He said he feels confident that he can work with Staff and come to an agreement. Chairperson Cook asked Mr. Black how he feels about holding off paying on the apartment complexes until final plat approval. Mr. Black said he was in favor of that. He mentioned he refers to the complex as a senior site. He said the Planning Commission recommended approval of this plat. He said as this moves to the Council vote, there is some concern over the density of the site. The land use plan calls for a larger area of a high-density residential area. Some of the medium density apartments could go into the high-density area. He said he was concerned that the Council may not support the development at 82 units. He stated he didn't want to pay for more units than the amount he has. Chairperson Cook informed Mr. Black that if this is not settled within a year, the rate could change. Mr. Black replied he understood that issue. He also mentioned that he had discussed some issues with fees and was disappointed that he wasn't informed of the increase in fees. Because the fees could go up, he indicated they may want to pay for them up front. Chairperson Cook stated that the plat could be recommended to be approved and that park dedication could be based on whatever the land happens to come out as, and the rest should be paid for in cash. He said he approves of the amount of trail that will be put in. He asked if sidewalks are planned. Mr. Black answered that he will follow the City's rules and will put them in where needed. Commissioner Rolfe stated he would like to see this presented when all the details are worked out in order to see what the final plat will look like. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos advised the Commission that they should author a motion to provide general amounts of dedication or cash. Motion by Commissioner Ostrum, seconded by Commissioner Johns to recommend approval of Park Dedication for The Ponds Subdivision based on the preliminary plat, and the balance in cash with trail fees computed upon the number of units receiving approval from Council, and Stage 1 improvement trails being eligible for construction credit against the trail fees due. Park and Recreation Commission/January 10, 2002 Page 3 of 7