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50% of new park dedication moneys would be retained in the respective district. <br /> 50% of the new park dedication moneys would be in a fund that could be used <br /> citywide for any park and trail projects. <br />· All park trust interest earnings would also be added back annually to the new fund. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman noted that last year the Council discussed the item at length, but no <br />changes were made. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that there are some areas where park dedication was received, <br />but the fimding was used in other districts. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that the Recreation District system has only been in effect <br />since 1993. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johns explained that the reason for districting was to prevent situations like what <br />Councilmember Hendriksen referred to from happening. <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly stated that it would be nice to see a park completed instead of doing <br />small pieces in different areas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johns replied that they don't always have the funds available and that the City is <br />in such a growth phase that if the City does not grab the land now for parks and trails they will <br />not get the land in the future. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman questioned if the Park and Recreation Commission needed <br />direction from the Council. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johns stated that they would like some guidance from Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he feels the 50/50 split is a good compromise. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated that as the community grows there will be a lot of support for <br />sports fields and less for tot lots. <br /> <br />Direction from the Council was that a split of some sort would be a good compromise and that <br />district wide funds should go for district wide use. <br /> <br />D) Master Trail Plan: <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that the master trail plan need was reviewed for a <br />number of months by the Park and Recreation Commission. The City has a moderate trail and <br />park plan, and they recognized there was a mechanism for funding parks, but not for trails. He <br />reviewed the Trott Brook trail corridor explaining that it would be very difficult to get funding or <br />approach residents on retaining land without a master trail plan. <br /> <br />City Council/September 21, 1999 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />