Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/11/2018

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Motion by Commissioner Bayer, seconded by Commissioner Leistico, to recommend to the City Council a 2018 cash Park Dedication rate per residential unit of $3,000 - with a $100 increase per acre for the commercial/industrial subdivision of land, and Trail Fees to be increased to $1,000 per residential dwelling unit, with a $100 per acre increase for commercial/industrial land uses above the 2017 rates —pursuant to the attached table. Further discussion: Commissioner Sis asked whether anyone would like to add a caveat about increasing or decreasing the adjustments or recommendations to City Council along those lines. He suggested asking the Council to consider more aggressive rates. Chair Bennett indicated the language could certainly recommend these amounts at a minimum, and potentially be increased at Council's discretion based on additional research. Mr. Riverblood suggested it would be appropriate to amend that language to the motion, if desired. He noted he would anticipate that the Council may say it is a good time to do the minimum increase and wait to see what how the CIP informs. Commissioner Sis's thoughts could also be a stand-alone motion. Commissioner Sis stated that with so many 2018 CIP projects slated, it may be something where residents may see more of a direct benefit and the rationale for those rates could be increased more aggressively than what is proposed. Motion by Commissioner Sis to amend the motion on the table to add the language of "at a minimum" and then let the City Council examine the issue. The amended language died due to lack of a second. The original motion was considered for a vote. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett, Commissioners Bayer, Leistico, Sis, and Tchuinkwa. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Trappen. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided updates on the following: • Open House on the Comprehensive Plan — significant resident attendance and interaction. • Staff working on the park system plan — will present action plan for parks and trails next month. • City's website has many opportunities for resident activities. • Tree lighting happening on December 5th — Santa will be present with horse drawn trolle rides. • Fall activities — bituminous path is being picked up below Sliding Hill at Alpine Park, along with tree pruning and preparing for winter. • City needs rink attendants and a full-time maintenance worker in the Streets Department. • Park and Rec Commission looking for a student liaison. Chair Bennett asked about an update on the University of Minnesota students working on parks projects, noting he had recently completed an interview as part of the project. Park and Recreation Commission/November 9, 2017 Page 11 of 12