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MINUTES <br />PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />November 3, 2016 <br />could use the lake. Darling asked if the Commission could visit the lake to <br />see where the easements are located. The Director encouraged the <br />Commission to look at the access points on their own time. Schletty noted <br />the Commission needed more information about who wanted access and <br />how it would be used by the community before moving forward. Chu <br />suggested setting a date for a public meeting for residents to share their <br />ideas and concerns. Chair Miller suggested the March Parks and <br />Recreation meeting on March 2, 2017. Darling asked if there would be a <br />letter sent out to inform the residents. Chair Miller explained there would <br />be a letter, but it would just invite them to the meeting, it would not <br />contain a public survey. He continued, the Commission could send out a <br />survey after the meeting if necessary. Sullivan noted there were two access <br />points and asked why the Commission had discussed liking the Lake <br />Street Right of Way over the right of way on Old County Road C. The <br />Director explained the grading was slightly better for ADA compliance on <br />the Lake Street access and there would be better access to parking. <br /> <br />The Director explained last month the City Administrator had discussed <br />drawing funds for some of the projects on the prioritization list from the <br />Park Land Acquisition Fund. He stated there is currently $1.1 million in <br />the fund. The Director continued there were no plans for new parks <br />currently in the Comprehensive Plan, and there were only a couple plans <br />to purchase land for trails. The Director explained the City would like to <br />buy the two remaining houses on Little Canada Road and Round Lake and <br />also a property on Payne Avenue underneath the powerlines. The Director <br />had also checked with the County to make sure no municipal funds would <br />be needed for the Trout Brook Trail. The County told the director regional <br />funds would be used to continue the trail. The Director stated the City <br />Administrator felt comfortable using half of the funds for projects on the <br />prioritization list and leaving approximately $632,000 in the fund. The <br />Director also mentioned the fund is still gaining revenue through new <br />development fees, for which a portion goes to the Park Land Acquisition <br />Fund. Sanders asked if the Fund could gain interest. The Director stated he <br />was unsure. Schletty noted that he worried the Commission would spend <br />too much from the fund and wanted to put rules in place to ensure the <br />Commission’s use of the fund was limited. Chair Miller agreed adding that <br />it should only be used for projects on the prioritization list. The Director <br />stated use of this fund for park projects would require a policy change so <br />the stipulations could be put in writing at that time. Schletty noted he <br />would like to see the fund used not just for projects on the prioritization <br />list, but projects that required long term, structural change. Darling <br />suggested a certain percent be required to stay in the fund. Chu questioned <br />how much was needed to complete all of the projects. Chair Miller noted <br />the costs listed were only estimates and the workshop would decide which <br />projects to pursue. Schletty made a motion to recommend to the Council <br />to change the Park Land Acquisition Fund policy to make funds available <br />PARK FEE USE <br />POLICY