Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/14/2021

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Leistico, Loss, Barten, and Sis. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Guck. 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: 2020 Summer Event Series Recap Recreation Specialist Proulx presented a recap of the 2020 summer event series, noting that the first few events were canceled. She reviewed some of the new COVID-19 safety protocols which were implemented and highlighted the different performers. She stated that staff anticipates having similar protocols for 2021 events. She stated that Roadhouse Blue Band will be kicking off the 2021 season and highlighted some of the performers that have been invited back for 2021. Chair Bennett thanked staff for that recap and the sneak peek into 2021. He recognized and thanked staff for implementing protocols that allowed the City to offer the series in 2020. 5.02: Consider Park Dedication Recommendations Related to Riverstone South; Case of Capstone Homes/Riverstone Development Deputy City Administrator Gladhill commented that the group reviewed this on a high-level basis almost one year ago and the preliminary plat is now moving forward. He stated that this proposal is a 230-lot subdivision with detached single homes, although some of the homes will be smaller lot residential. He stated that this project will mostly mirror the original Riverstone north development, which has been very popular. He commented that the single-family housing market continued to be strong despite the uncertainty of the pandemic. He highlighted the development request specific to Park Dedication, noting that the one-acre park proposed along with a cash contribution of $350,000 would satisfy the Park Dedication requirement for the development. He stated that the standard trail development fee of $1,000 per unit would also apply to the project. He continued that as part of the land use planning the City and Developer were able to negotiate a creative design that would allow for some smaller lots in return for the City acquiring long-term permanent preservation of seven acres of the wooded area. He stated that the City is seeking financial assistance from an outside group in order to make the preservation of that seven acres possible. He stated that the preserved wooded area along with greenspace and stormwater management areas will create a great buffer area and density transitioning. He stated that the focus of the discussion should be on the one-acre park and cash contribution. Commissioner Barten asked for additional information on the connection to the existing Bowers Drive, specifically whether it would be paved. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill commented that there has been quite a bit of discussion about connectivity to Bowers Drive, which is the longest cul-de-sac in the community. He stated that the neighborhood was created prior to the cul-de-sac length limitations. He stated that the initial recommendation of staff was to provide a connection between the neighborhoods, however the Council direction was not to include that connection based on the input received from the Bowers Drive residents. He stated that the Bowers Drive residents were strongly opposed to the Park and Recreation Commission/January 14, 2020 Page 2 of 7