Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/12/2022

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opportunity for a shared parking area with the church and the park, which would have several tangible cost benefits to each entity. Another aspect for consideration, is if it is beneficial to connect any future residential subdivision in this area to the existing parkway that terminates as a cul de sac near the park's present, eastern boundary. Alternatives: Relative to the original question and a recommendation to City Council on the proposed purchase of approximately 11 acres to expand Loral I Armstrong Delaney Central Park for $517,000, the options appear to be: 1) Take no action at this time (formally or informally decline) 2) Purchase 11 acres without a plan for the land's use 3) Attempt to negotiate different terms or acreage for a purchase 4) Attempt to negotiate the dedication of land to be credited against future Park Dedication 5) Designate minimum expectations and goals for a park expansion to satisfy future Park Dedication obligations, to be met before or no later than the time of the subdivision of land east of the park Staff would support options 3, 4, or 5, with an emphasis on the last two alternatives —understanding, that practically, alternative 5 is the most logical to realize. Funding Source: Funding for any potential land purchase this case discusses would be from the Park Trust Fund. In the alternative, the City may receive park land through the subdivision process, or receive the land in some other manner, and by agreement, provide credit against future Park Dedication owed as a Development obligation (land or cash fee). Recommendation: Staff recommends the motion as presented below. Action: Motion to recommend to City Council, that the future subdivision of land east of Loral I Armstrong Delaney Central Park include a park expansion consisting of a minimum of two new areas for flex -use athletic fields, additional public access and parking, to be considered as fulfilling Park Dedication obligations. approximate area of 11 acres earlier concepts shared flex fields New flex field yield plan Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Grant Riemer Grant Riemer 02/05/2021 12:26 PM Form Started By: Mark Riverblood Started On: 02/04/2021 04:26 PM Final Approval Date: 02/05/2021