Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/14/2002

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Motion by Commissioner Ostrum that the cash settlement for park dedication for thirty-two units equal $54,400 and that trail fee be satisfied by a cash payment of $12,800. Commissioner Rolfe stated the cash dedication for trail ways is being brought up in item three. Chairperson Cook stated that transportation down corridors is not eligible for trail dedication fee. He stated there is no trail going in there at this time, only an easement is being given. He stated Highway 47 is considered a traffic corridor. He stated this should be in the recommendation from the Park and Recreation, or in the motion that the Commission is asking for a corresponding easement to Highway 47 and that; it should be at not cost to the City. Commissioner Johns asked if the motion should include the tot-lot. Commissioner Ostrum stated he would withdraw his motion. Motion by Commissioner Rolfe, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to recommend that the park dedication for Sunwood Estates be fulfilled as follows: 1. That the development agreement specifies that the tot-lot be perpetually operated by ACCAP. 2. That the site plan identify a future trail route over the ACCAP property parallel to Trunk Highway #47 and that a corresponding easement be dedicated at no cost to the City. 3. That cash satisfy Park Dedication for the 32 units equating to $54,400. 4. That the trail fee be satisfied by a cash payment of $12,800. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Commissioners Rolfe, Johns, Olds, and Ostrum. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner LaMere. Case #3: Recommend Trail Paving Credit Policy Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos reviewed that for the past several years, trails within the limits of new subdivisions have been constructed as Stage 1 improvements. Credit against Trail Fees has been identified and awarded for the construction cost within the Development Agreement. The exceptions to the credit assigned has been for those segments along State, County and City MSA roads where the trail route was previously identified on the Park and Trail Map. These trails where viewed as part of the City's transportational system as opposed to their recreational element. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that a number of years ago, the City enacted a Trail Fee separate from the cash Park Dedication fee. While the above practice has continued since enaction of the Trail Fee - it seems prudent to review this policy to ensure it remains fair, and in the best interest of the City. He explained that the purpose of this case is to recommend a formal position on this topic to City Council. Council may then adopt the policy by resolution - thereby eliminating debate on this subject when negotiating with developers. The policy can then be integrated with the adoption of Subdivision 9 of City Code, which is being revised currently. Park and Recreation Commission/February 14, 2002 Page 7 of 13