Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/08/1997

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confirmed that monies from the Alpine Park development will be received in 1997 versus 1998 and be used to complete development of parks. Mr. Boos reviewed the three funding sources available to the Commission: Land Fill Trust Fund; Park Trust Fund; and Lawful Gambling which is a matching/grant program. Commissioner Rolfe inquired about the existence ora wish list. Commissioner Ostrum commented the current moratorium could benefit the Commission. Further discussion ensued. Additionally, Mr. Boos suggested approaches on how developers might be better utilized in development of parks, and referred to Soltice and Fox parks accordingly as examples. Commissioner Johns inquired about interns for access by Mr. Boos. Mr. Boos responded he has requested one full time for Parks purposes. Chairperson Cook noted critical trail links which need completion. Mr. Boos referred to transportational impact fees ($500/1o0 and spoke about the use of these monies for that purpose. It is expected that critical links will not be removed fi.om the plan. However, Mr. Boos added it should not be part of the Parks budget as it related to Landfill Trust Fund interest earnings. In response to Commissioner Asfahl, expansion of Central Park is at a stand still as owners of the identified land are not interested in selling, Commissioner LaMere referred to $25,000 in the drat~ 1998 CD for Central's playground. Further discussion ensued with consensus use of approximately $60,000 for Central Park Playground in 1998 as follows: $ 5,000 $20,000 $ 5,000 $30,000 $ 4,000 Land Fill Trust Fund Interest Earnings General Fund Budget Lawful Gambling Non-City Matching Funds Prioritization of Lawful Gambling Funds to the playground Commissioner Rolfe emphasized that Central Park is known as the Commission's "flag ship." Additionally, approximately $60,000 would be used for tennis courts. Mr. Boos added usually Park and Recreation Commission members attend City Council's Finance Committee meeting to request identified monies. In response to Commissioner Asfahl, park dedication monies have been increased to $875.00 per lot which is an increase of $75.00 per lot. Chairperson Cook noted that monies received are earmarked for use in Recreation Districts in which the lot is located. 1999 Budget Chairperson Cook expressed a desire to increase the budget $20,000, over the 65-75 thousand adding Rabbit park should have a pair of tennis courts. Commissioner Ostrum countered, believing $25,000 was more appropriate and then $5,000 accumulatively each year thereafter. Therefore, increases Park and Recreation Commission/May 8, 1997 Page 3 of 6