Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/08/2004

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15153 Nowl:hen Boulevard NW Ramsey, MN 55303 City Hall: (763) 427-1410 Fax: (763) 427-5543 www.ci.ramsey.mn.us Mern To: Park & Recreation Commission From: Leonard Linton CC: Brian Olson Date: April 2, 2004 Re: RTC Park Dedication Analysis Staff was asked to review the Ramsey Town Center parks proposal, deduct the essential elements (final grading, seeding, landscaping, necessary utilities and bike paths) and provide a sum of the remaining funds. Staff has completed the review and this memo presents the results of the study. Park Description RTC is provided estimates for four (4) signature parks in their February 19, 2004 proposal, The parks are North, South, Town Center East and Town Center west. Each park has unique features and amenities proposed. North Park is in the northern part of the site which has the most topographic relief. Features proposed include a sliding hill, swim pond, tot lot and picnic green. The park will have parking, a building with restrooms and a pavilion. South Park is in the east central part of the site and close to the proposed retail area. The park will have a baseball/softball/soccer field, picnic area. A building and paved parking lots are also planned. Overflow parking for special events will be .provided by incorporating Netlon into green areas. Netlon allows for parking on the grass with out harming the sod. .West and East parks are built around stormwater treatment ponds and will incorporate paths, overlooks, trails and open areas. A rose garden and perennial plantings are proposed for West park while a small amphitheater, a pavilion and a wetland education area are planned for the East Park. The Proposal and Analysis The proposal had itemized estimates for completing each park and listed what the contribution of the RTC LLP would be for each park. The total improvements are estimated at $5.83 million with the contribution from RTC LLP set at $4.22 Million in addition to the land for the parks. Staff has identified and listed the major elements that are and are not included in the RTC ~unded elements. The listing also includes the park commission ranking of the amenity based on the October 2003 meeting with RTC representatives.