Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/08/2017

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Mr. Riverblood asked Mr. Bona to respond to Chair Sis, and say what the benefit of the private open space/park is to the City. Also, he clarified that there is no relationship between bringing in sewer and water, to the Park Dedication issue. Mr. Bona stated the park cannot be constructed without the street. Residents from outside the neighborhood will be using the park especially when the trail is completed and Lake Itasca is in place. Acting Chair Sis stated he thought the trail to Lake Itasca would be more of a direct route, similar to what was in the original plan. Mr. Riverblood stated with regard to the development the trail it is somewhat out of alignment. This was a concession made. Mr. Riverblood disagrees when the developer says there cannot be a park without a street or utilities —the street and utilities will still be built without respect what occurs with Outlot C. Commissioner Trappen is concerned with the HOA. Mr. Bona stated the park would be City property and maintained by the HOA. Commissioner Trappen does not believe people outside the community will go into the park if they do not live in the area. Mr. Bona stated the park is one acre and to maintain it is not substantial and will be maintained by the HOA. Acting Chair Sis stated he would be in favor of Option 1 and the City take the Park Dedication and use it for larger parks. Mr. Bona stated the park cannot be built if no credits are received. Mr. Riverblood pointed out there was more than one precedent prior that constructed private parks without Park Dedication credit, and clarified that the developer' s statement that 'no development this size has ever been in Ramsey' is not entirely accurate. The 1,200 acre North Fork PUD has many green space areas and a fully developed private park and maintains it. Commissioner Leistico stated a compromise would be to have the park along the edge of the plat [along Puma] and this plan does not show a direct path to the park. It is an indirect path and not an inviting thoroughfare, and no access for wildlife. Mr. Riverblood stated City Staff supports either Option presented. Another sketch plan was received for 151 units near Lake Itasca, on the east side of Puma Street, and when platted would provide even more justification for aligning the Capstone Park Dedication monies towards the Community Park. Commissioner Trappen believes there is some middle ground. Park and Recreation Commission/May 11, 2017 Page 5 of 8