Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/14/2021

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Sis, Olson, Barten, Leistico, and Walker. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Loss. 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: Recommend Park Dedication for Trott Brook Crossing Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the preliminary plat has been proposed for Trott Brook Crossing, which has been discussed at various levels over the past year. He stated that the Park Commission provided guideline type recommendations related to Park Dedication and Trail Fees. He stated that the plat proposed is similar to the original plat proposed, incorporating some changes suggested through previous review and public input with includes a reduction in the number of lots. He stated that the area under the powerlines is only being considered at a rate of 50 percent because it is not buildable area. He explained that recommendation was suggested by the Commission during its last review. He provided additional information on the need for a community park identified through previous work of the Commission. He stated that those residents within Brookfield would also be served by this park land. He stated that a bridge and boardwalk could also be used to provide additional connections for residents. He summarized the Park Dedication direction proposed using the input from the Commission in its last review. Chair Bennett asked if the financial calculations proposed are consistent with the City's current fee schedule. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that the calculations are consistent with the City's current fee schedule, policy, past practices, and would also provide a solution to the need for a community park in that area. He stated that the balance of cash due from the developer with each phase of development would be paid into the Park Trust Fund and would be used for future park improvements in that park. Commissioner Walker asked for input on the area that would need to be mowed. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that they are working on the concept plan to determine which areas would be turf, trail, parking, etc. He stated that several acres would be mowed athletic fields and other areas would be mowed. He provided additional details on the City's policy to not mow all areas within a park. He noted that additional concepts would come forward for the Commission to discuss, such as an orchard and other uses. Commissioner Walker asked if there is an estimated cost on the renovation of the barns. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied that they do not yet have that report. He recognized that it would be a substantial cost and those concepts would be included in the next phase. He stated that the improvements would then be worked into the long-term capital improvements for the park. Park and Recreation Commission/October 14, 2021 Page 5 of 9