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

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for staff discussion with applicant for park and trail purposes and to credit future development on the parcel for this dedication. Civil Engineer II Linton indicated Mr. Schaeffer was proposing to subdivide approximately 20 acres of land in the northeast comer of the City. Trottbrook ran through the middle of the site and the division between the proposed properties would be in the middle of the creek. The Planning Commission required urban density standards be followed so placement of the house did not conflict with the ultimate development possibilities. Civil Engineer II Linton noted the applicant preferred to pay the $2,200 single lot park dedication at this time and staff recommended the current cash offer be accepted; however, staff recommended the Development Agreement include a condition that any future subdivision would require that a minimum of 10% of the land be used for parks. Civil Engineer II Linton stated the two green parcels on the map were part of the current park system and indicated where it would be advantageous to make a connection. Discussion followed regarding the potential park dedication through the property. City Engineer II Linton noted there were approximately 2,3 acres connecting the east and west parcels; however, he believed 2.3 acres was above the maximum land the City could require for park dedication. Chairperson Johns indicated she would rather have the land. Civil Engineer II Linton stated he had discussed with the applicant that the City's precedence had been to reserve for future needs if and when land development took place. Chairperson Johns added she would like to see the connection made, especially because the property was surrounded by park connections. Principal City Engineer Olson suggested the Commission make a motion to table this item until Mr. Schaeffer was available, as it was important he was present to discuss his reasons for not wishing to .give the land. Motion by Commissioner Olds, seconded by Commissioner Shryock, to table this item until the May Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Olds, Shryock, LaMere, Lehman, and Pontius. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Ostrum. Case #6: Outdoor Meeting Schedule: Civil Engineer II Linton explained that the Park Commission had previously held the May through October meetings in a park. The second Thursdays through October were as follows: May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, and October 14. Park and Recreation Commission/April 8, 2004 Page 13 of 21