Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/08/2020

Home

Notification: Prior to adoption of the 2021 Rates and Charges Schedule, City Council will conduct a Public Hearing. Park Dedication and Trail Fees are a part of this schedule and Public Hearing. Observations/Alternatives: The new 'demand' for parks and trails is continues to increase with new residential development - thus the requirement for the Commission to recommend to City Council an appropriate rate structure for 2021 within the Rates and Charges Schedule, and the purpose of this case. The most recent year (2019) development fees were adjusted, Staff did recommend an increase of 2% or less, in the following categories; cash Park Dedication per Residential Unit ($50), Commercial/Assisted Living Facilities ($100 per acre), and Industrial ($75 per acre). This was supported by the Park and Recreation Commission, and adopted by City Council in November 2018 as part of Rates and Charges for 2019. Rates have not been increased since. Funding Source: Funding is not required for this case, rather Development Fees are required to off -set demand on the park and trail system from new development in the city. Recommendation: As there have not been substantive changes (increases) in development activity trends, nor notable increases in the cost of constructing facilities (park and trail infrastructure), or significant additions to the Capital Improvement Plan, coupled with the uncertainty/impacts of Covid-19 on Ramsey's economy —staff is not recommending any changes to the development fee structure for 2021. Further, it may be noted that, Trail Development Fees were not recommended for an adjustment for either 2019 or 2020. Staff supports maintaining the Trail Development Fee as static again for 2021. Action: Motion to recommend to City Council maintaining Park Dedication and Trail Fees at the existing rates, for 2021, to include the residential per unit fees - and including the per acre rates for the commercial/industrial subdivision of land. 2020 Rates and Charges Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Mark Riverblood Mark Riverblood 10/02/2020 09:33 AM Grant Riemer Grant Riemer 10/02/2020 09:43 AM Form Started By: MaryJo Warner Started On: 10/01/2020 12:43 PM Final Approval Date: 10/02/2020