Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/25/2003 - Special Meeting and Workshop Not Signed

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COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Provide Policy Recommendation on the Sidewalk Funding at 145th Lane Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos presented the report, indicating that a trail had been proposed for the Village of Sunfish Lake subdivision, but was then withdrawn by the developer. He explained that the City Council approved the subdivision with a sidewalk to be constructed on 146th Avenue which will also provide a better walking route for school-age children. He advised the question for the Park and Recreation Commission is should the developer be required to contribute $11,262 since the trail was proposed and then pulled. He added the City has a policy that requires developers to construct a trail in their developments, when along State, County or City arterial routes. Commissioner Olds indicated if the trail went in as originally proposed the developer would pay for it, so it seems logical. The sidewalk is providing the same pathway from within the development to the edge of it. Commissioner Ostrum asked what the cost difference was between the sidewalk and the trail. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos indicated bituminous is about $8 a linear foot, and concrete approximately $12 a. linear foot. He indicated the City Engineer determined 1,600 feet of trail at $7.92 to come up with the dollar amount being requested from the developer. The City will pay for the difference, which includes cost for concrete for a part of the driveways as well. Cormnissioner Olds indicated part of the reason for the change was the homeowners in the area said they wanted a sidewalk, not a trail, so the full cost of the sidewalk should not be the contractor's responsibility. Commissioner Ostrum commented that $11,262 seems quite low for the cost of the trail. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated grading, restoration and seeding are assumed to be completed with the other parts of the plat's developement, so the $7.92 is only the cost of the bituminous material. Consensus of the Commission was to charge the developer for the cost of the original trail. Motion by Commissioner Ostrum, seconded by Commissioner Shryock to recommend the developer of the Village of Sunfish Lake contribute $11,262 toward the installation of this sidewalk in lieu of the eight-foot bituminous trail which was Proposed along the southerly property lines, and further recommending trail fees be used to fund the remainder of the sidewalk. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Ostrum, Shryock, LaMere, and Olds. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Lehman and Rolfe. Park and Recreation Commission/June 25, 2003 Page 2 of 4