Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/12/2018

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Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated this subdivision is a good representative of what was just discussed, as residential densities decrease moving north and west in the city. The developer is proposing 25 single-family lots, most of them averaging about 2.5 acres per lot. Staff recommends that Park Dedication and Trail Fees consist of a cash payment, however, that the City also work with the developer to extend the trail from the area that they are required to build the trail, along Armstrong Blvd north and northwesterly up to 173rd Avenue. That area of the plat, approximately 1800 feet, beyond the plat boundary would be credit -eligible toward Trail Fees first, and then Park Dedication fees if the trail fees did not cover it. Mr. Riverblood noted this has received preliminary plat and is awaiting final plat submittal documents before it goes before the City Council. Chair Bennett noted this plan is an illustration of the City working with the developer to meet the needs of the specific development. Commissioner Bayer commented that the trail currently goes all the way to Autumn Heights, which is just southeast of the proposed development. The trail is on the east side of the road. He asked whether the trail continue to 173rd on that side of the road. Mr. Riverblood responded that ideally, it would remain on the east side. There are also power poles there. The developer would say he wants to do it on the east side. It is a fairly high-speed roadway, County Road 83. These pedestrian crossings are important, because safety is a priority, but they are not possible at every single crossing. All these developments also go forward to the County for approval. Commissioner Trappen inquired about the fees being charged to the developer. Mr. Riverblood responded the City staff works with the developer's engineering staff to come to an agreement on the actual costs. The City plans on $50/linear foot on average to build a 10-foot bituminous trail, by the time all aspects of a constructing a trail are considered. Motion by Commissioner Bayer, seconded by Commissioner Sis, that Park Dedication consist of cash, and that the Developer of Rum River Prairie be required to extend the trail from the Plat, north to 173rd Avenue —with this segment credit eligible against the Trail Fees owed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Bayer, Sis, Andrusko, Leistico, Tchuinkwa, Trappen. Voting No: None. Absent: None. 5.03: Consider Park and Recreation Commission Outdoor Meeting Schedule Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the Park and Rec Commission has used the summer meetings as opportunities to visit the parks, interact with residents, and these meetings are enjoyable times for the Commission. For inclement weather, the Commission meets in Council chambers. Park and Recreation Commission/April 12, 2018 Page 6 of 7