Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/13/2004

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Mr. Jacobson indicated a rhythm of open, flat play areas was suggested within the plans. Motion by Commissioner Lehman, seconded by Commissioner Shryock, to recommend the City Council approve the proposal contingent on placeholder emphasis of a swimming hole in North Park and inclusion of the features outlined in the April 2, 2004, memo from Civil Engineer II Linton to the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Lehman, Shryock, LaMere, Olds, and Pontius. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Ostrum. Case #2: Park Dedication for Rivenwick Village Civil Engineer II Linton indicated staff discussed the sketch plan for the proposed townhome project known as Rivenwick Village at the November Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Of the larger 31.5-acre parcel, 26.5 acres were expected to consist of three different styles of townhomes. The revised plat was submitted in February of 2004, showing two styles of buildings. Copies of the Planning Commission case were provided, which included the review process that performed a traffic and noise analysis. The results of the noise study indicated a 15- foot high wall would be required along Highway 10 to mitigate the noise below the State threshold. Discussion was ongoing between the Developer, the City, MnDOT and MPCA over alternatives to the wall. Civil Engineer II Linton noted that during the 2003 platting of Rivenwick 3rd addition there was consensus that improvements to the existing Riverdale Park should' occur as soon as possible to serve the new residents this plat would bring to the area. In addition to the existing residential neighborhood, the townhomes mentioned above brought 112 more units. Rivenwick Village was projected at approximately 192 additional units. Civil Engineer II Linton explained that the purpose of this case was to consider what park improvements should be constructed and how those elements might be incorporated into Rivenwick Village's Development Agreement to insure that the recreational needs of the larger neighborhood were met. He noted the draft Development Agreement had been provided for the Commission's review and discussion.in anticipation of receipt of the Rivenwick 4th Preliminary Plat early in 2004. If the Commission recommended that park dedication be satisfied in a manner similar to the attached draft document, staff could forward it to the development company for its reaction, Civil Engineer II Linton stated, in summary, the previously identified improvements would consist of the following: · A bituminous trail in the boulevard of Riverdale Park from the self storage site, west then south along Riverdale Drive, and continuing parallel to Feldspar to the single family neighborhood at the park's southwest comer. · An ag lime infield and safety fences for the existing ballfield. · Two hexagonal shelters, one to serve the park, and another to serve persons recreating along the Mississippi River. Park and Recreation Commission/April 8, 2004 Page 5 of 21 $17,000 $12,000 $ 58,000