Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/18/2021

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Commissioner Loss asked when the change in the fee would be implemented if an increase is recommended by the Commission and approved by the Council. He used the scenario of a development that is already in the works but has not yet paid the fees through final plat and asked if that development would then pay the new Park Dedication fee. Acting Chair Sis explained that would be the case unless the development agreement specifies a specific amount for Park Dedication using the 2021 fee structure. Parks&Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood clarified that the Park Trust Fund does not fund park maintenance as that is funded from the General Fund. He stated that whether the Council chooses to keep the Park Dedication fee as it is today, or raise it on the recommendation of the Commission, those fees would only be applicable for residential lots that are final platted in 2022. He stated that the City Council has completed the first reading of the ordinance related to the rates and fees for 2022, with no change to the Park Dedication fee. He stated that the Council will consider the second reading and adoption of the ordinance on December 14th and the recommendation from the Commission will be included in that presentation. Acting Chair Sis stated that there does not seem to be consensus for keeping the rates as they are today, but there is question as to what the increase should be. He stated that ten percent seems to be the middle ground. Motion by Commissioner Walker to recommend to City Council that Park Dedication and Trail Fees for 2022 be adjusted to $4,400 per residential dwelling for Park Dedication and remain at $1,000 per residential dwelling for trail fees. Motion died for lack of second. Motion by Commissioner Loss, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to recommend to City Council to increase Park Dedication and Trail Fees, for 2022, be adjusted to a rate of$1,150 per residential unit for the Trail Fees and $4,050 per residential unit for Park Dedication fees. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chair Sis; Commissioners Loss, Walker,Barten, Leistico, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Chair Bennett. Councilmember Musgrove recognized that the fees have not been increased in a while and if the increase would have been a few percent each year, this would catch the fee up. 5.03: Off-Leash Area Consideration Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that this was carried forward after the long discussion brought forth during citizen input at the October meeting. He stated that the request was to have an off-leash area dedicated for small dogs, therefore the Commission can consider that request or choose to do nothing. Acting Chair Sis stated that there is already a separated area at the dog park, so they were to place a sign stating that the area is reserved for smaller or timid dogs, or they could continue to allow general access. He stated that he has not visited the park enough to view the conflict that was Park and Recreation Commission/November 18, 2021 Page 10 of 12