Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/08/2000

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The Commission agreed that the gazebo and future landscaped area should be required to be completed. Motion by Commissioner Rolfe, seconded by Commissioner Asfahl, to recommend park dedication for Mallard Ponds be consistent with the earlier recommendation with the following amendments, and with the requirement that the Park Commission re-examine the park dedication requirements if the developer does not commit to completing the gazebo and landscaped area within one year of final plat approval.: 3) The developer be required to construct a five-foot concrete walk connecting both private streets to Dysprosium. This would be a Stage 1 improvement and not park or trail dedication eligible. 4) Cash be required to fulfill park and trail dedication as follows: · 94 units at $1,200/unit park dedication = $112,800 · 94 units at $300/unit trail fee = $28,200 Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Cook, Commissioners Rolfe, Asfahl, Johns, LaMere, and Ostrum. Voting No: Commissioner Droegemueller. Case #3: County Road #116 Trail Construction Opportunities Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that the cities of Anoka, Andover, and Ramsey have continued discussion on the need for a trail connecting the cities adjacent to C.R. #116. The already apparent need for this link will be exacerbated with this summer's completion of the County Library. Earlier this winter Andover's Engineering Department agreed to prepare a separate project estimate for each city and plans and specs on a per unit basis, so as to bid the trail project. The purpose of the case was to review the proposed trail construction and funding considerations, possibly as part of the proposed C.R. #116 trail project relating to Mallard Ponds. Motion by Commissioner Ostrum, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to recommend that staff bring before the City Council a proposal to construct the trail segments along C.R. #116 in Ramsey utilizing the Mallard Pond trail fee. Further discussion: Commissioner Rolfe inquired if the trail funds collected from Mallard Ponds would be adequate to construct the entire trail. Parks/Utilities Supervisor reviewed the additional funds that the City will receive with the new plat presented by Mallard Ponds. Commissioner Rolfe inquired if the trail fee is collected before or after the development is completed. Parks/utilities Supervisor replied that the funds will be collected at the time of final plat approval. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Cook, Commissioners Ostrum, Johns, Asfahl, LaMere, and Ostrum. Voting No: None. Case #4: 2000-2005 Parks Capital Improvements Park and Recreation Commission/June 8, 2000 Page 4 of 8