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

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Chairperson Johns responded she did not want the estimates to show significantly lower amounts than what would be needed. Chairperson Johns noted she noticed differences in lengths when reviewing the digital photography. Parks and Utilities Supervisor Riverblood responded that would be corrected. Commissioner Shryock indicated some of the sentences discussing the proposed trails contained text that made it sound as if the trails already existed. She asked that staff review the wording when the section was reworked. Parks and Utilities Supervisor Riverblood responded he had not reviewed this section and suspected the entire section would be rewritten. Also, the mapping was not complete and the routing of trails C°uld change as the layout of the land was better understood and there were changes in land use. Reasonable consistency with open space was also considered, as the trails should be close to the greenways, which could also change the alignment of the trails. Chairperson Johns noted indication was given that alignment was not identified or specific. She thought "we were going to try to identify some of that stuff." Principal City Engineer Olson responded the same type of language was used in the sewer and water plans; therefore, if a reason surfaced to change proposed plans, more flexibility was available. Case#5: Recommend Park Dedication for Elliott Schaeffer/Trott Brook Minor Subdivision Civil Engineer II Linton explained that Elliott Schaeffer was requesting preliminary approval to replat one homestead to create a second buildable lot. The City had the option of cash, land or a combination of cash and land for park dedication. The City's 2004 park dedication fee was $2,200 per residential lot; existing homesteads were exempt fi.om park dedication fees. The plat would be subject to the park dedication rate in effect at the time of final plat approval. Park dedication fees must be paid pr/or to the City releasing the plat for recording at Anoka County. Civil Engineer 1I Linton explained that the City had established a trail development fee at a rate of $550 per unit; existing homesteads were exempt from this fee. The plat would be subject to the trail fee in effect at the time of final plat approval. This fee must be paid prior to the City releasing the mylars for recording. Civil Engineer II Linton noted that this tract was biSected by Trottbrook. He stated staff contacted the applicant to explore the option of reserving a trail corridor along the creek to connect with existing parks. Civil Engineer 1/ Linton stated staff recommended the Commission accept park dedication of $2,200 and trail dedication of $550 or motion to accept dedication of land adjacent to Trottbrook Park and Recreation Commission/April 8, 2004 Page 12 of 21