Laserfiche WebLink
As it relates to "F" above, the City of Ramsey is fortunate to have two substantial County <br />parks contained within its borders (be it though undeveloped). Rum River Central has <br />Metropolitan Council regional park status; Anoka County Parks Department and others are <br />requesting that Mississippi West also be designated a regional park. <br /> <br />If we were to assume that Ramsey residents have greater access to these recreation <br />resources, should we then assist financially with specific improvements in these County <br />parks ff Ramsey's residents are direct beneficiaries? <br /> <br />Cost share as a way to expedite or leverage certain recreational development <br />Only as a way to assure the City's interests are protected <br />Never, as it is the County's obligation to be responsive to Ramsey residents <br />and to develop their parks <br /> <br />We have a need, should the Commission and Council agree, to develop our park system <br />including the above named facilities. On what funds should we rely for this development <br />and to what extent does the answer vary? <br /> <br />A. Park dedication <br />B. Assessments or fees <br />C. Bond issue <br />D. Donations <br />E. General Fund <br />F. Infrastructure Fund <br />G. Other <br /> <br />Given all of the above, what should we do about park dedication requirements (note: in <br />1985 the City of Blaine estimated that a six acre neighborhood park [consisting of <br />playground, hard surface multiple use court, athletic field, picnic area, open shelter, trails <br />and parking lot] serving 1,000 persons costs $112,800)? <br /> <br />Land requirement <br />Fee/lot requirement <br />Proportion spent on neighborhood vs. other park uses <br /> <br />Enclosed for review: <br /> <br /> a) City Code relating to Park and Open Space Dedication with proposed <br /> revisions <br /> <br />City Council and Park and Recreation Commission Action: <br /> Based on discussion. <br /> <br />Reviewed By: <br /> <br />City Administrator <br />Parks/Utilities Coordinator <br /> <br />CC/P&R: 6/11/92 <br /> <br /> <br />