Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/12/1997

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Case #4 RECOMMEND PARK DEDICATION FOR AEC ENERGY PARK THIRD ADDITION By: Mark Boos, ParkslUtilities Supervisor Background: As the attached Planning Commission case details, Anoka Electric Cooperative is platting four (4) additional lots in their Energy Park. Proceeds from a cash contribution to satisfy park dedication would be used either for the park area (undeveloped) south of County Road #116 (east of ABC's facility), for Peltzer Park, for the connecting trails in this same vicinity, or perhaps for Alpine Park. The cash rate for commerciaVindustria1 property park dedication is currently 5% of fair market value, or $1.00 per square foot. Observation: While not a park dedication issue, it is apparent that a transportational trail should be considered for along County Road #56. As the Commission will recall, the "on-road B" trail (within the right-of-way - but separated from traffic by a boulevard) is shown on the City's Park and Trail Plan map, usually on significant collector streets and in the urban area. An on-road B trail is not shown in this vicinity. The last time the map was updated was in 1994. In addition, more eventual destinations at the south end of County Road #56 are now known, (i.e. Burger King restaurant [across from Holiday Gas Station] and Anoka County's Mississippi West Park [now a part of the Metropolitan system]). In addition to the above, the County Road #56 and #57 corridors are expected to be the most traveled routes to access the future Mississippi River trail system. It is for these reasons Staff is recommending a paved trail be considered or constructed concurrent with development activity between County Road #116 and 143rd Avenue N.W. adjacent to County Road #56. It is also recommended that park dedication be satisfied by a cash payment to the Marble Recreation District. Enclosed for your information: June 3, 1997 Planning Commission Case Site Location Map May 28, 1997 Staff Review Letter 17