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rivet City of Lino Lakes • typical development costs (in 1992 dollars) as determined by industry cost-to-construct Step L`Ddermine the I Wmated/Propcted Costa averages CLe.,what it would cost on average for Step 3: Determine the Priority Ranking for Associated with the Acquisition and Development a contractor to come in and do the work). Acquisition and Development of Park Land of the Various Park System Canpooeats Additionally,the cost estimate for each park is based on that paws optimal level of development - as By using the previously established evaluation Although not an exact science,estimating the costs defined in the park plates in Sew 7-and therefor criteria as a basis for discussion, the priority associated with developing the park system is do not mflect the affect that funding limitations may rankings can be determined.The evaluation criteria important in that it provides the city with a basic have on their development. are intended to help define what the compelling understanding as to the economic commitment that reasons were for ranking one park above or below will be required over a period of time to implement It is also important to note that the cost estimates another. the park system plan. are based on each parles current condition and does not consider the costs associated with replacing If, for example, the community wants to see the Additionally, the estimated cost of developing one existing facilities and amenities that are currently in existing parks upgraded,it then becomes reasonable park or recreational facility versus another will reasonable shape but may 'wear-out" in the to expect that upgrading existing parks will rank undoubtedly affect how they are prioritized and fit forthcoming years.These its should be factored very high on the priority list. into the citfs overall development scheme, in as appropriate when the cost estimates for each - park are updated in the future. fure &2 defines the General Fmd'mgs and It should be recognized that the cost figures are for Park Land Acquisition and = intended to be used only as benchmarks for Figure 83 and 8A-Priority Ranking Matrices and Development The text represents a summary of the budgeting purposes.Actual costs will depend upon: Figure 85-Phasing Program/Implemcatation Plan Advisory Committees recommendations for park illustrate the estimated acquisition and development land acquisition and development • the actual land values at the.time of acquisition. costs for each component of,the park system. Figures 83 and 8A illustrate the Priority Ranking • the actual program for development at the time Matrices for Park Land Acquisition and of development based on community and Step 2 Determine Enlnatlon Criteria for Devdopmcnt as well as the derived priority neighborhood input ft;wkWngParkLu dAogni�andDevekl ment rankings. • site specific physical characteristics (such as The priority rankings are based on actual and grades, sons, availability of utilities, etc.) The priority ranking of individual park sites,relative perceived community needs and demands that are m affecting the development of each park. to other park sites within the Lino Ickes Park present within Lino Lakes at this time.Naturally,the System, is based on and evaluated against criteria conditions or circumstances that impact the priority • the actual construction costs at the time of derived from factors which affect park land rankings may (or may not) change within an development acquisition and development undefinable timebrame. • what portion of the costs for acquisition and The criteria must be broad based enough to In this light,and as previously stated,it is important development can be offset through alternative consider the important and predominant factors,yet that the priorities established herein be reevaluated .. funding programs: volunteerism, grants, limited enough to allow for a manageable and at least once each=by the Parks&Recreation donations,eta practical evaluation by which priority rankings for Board, city stag:, and other appropriate governing can be determined bodies to ensure that they are reflective of the The cost estimates are based on: conditions present within the community at that Figure 81 illustrates the C ditaia for Fiiaritizmg the point in time. • estimated land values (in 1992 dollars) as Acquisition and Development of Park Land. determined by the city. 8-2