11/04/1991 Park Board Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

PARR BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1991 appraised value. Don commented that the whole idea of a Park Dedication Fee is to have the developer give up land or dollars, and these should be equal in value. George Lindy asked Don Volk to convey to the council the thoughts of the Park Board, those being: the board would like to keep the $10,000.00 minimum per acre as it reads in the proposed new park dedication formula, to be reviewed annually as an accurate figure. Also, he asked that Mr. Volk tell them the Park Board doesn't feel it's something that will have to be changed every year, so it doesn't have to become too much more complex. Don Volk will put it on the agenda for a second reading on October 28, and if it is accepted, it could be an Ordinance by the end of November. Ken Johnson asked Don Volk to please convey that this will be a yearly review, not a change, but on the same token, expect that it could be changed. George Lindy added that this would not be increasing the council's ^ work load, the review would be at staff and Park Board level, it will only increase the council work load if the land value figure is changed. Don Volk will convey these messages to council. There was no further discussion. Trails - Wenzel Farms - Concerning Plan A-2 that was discussed at the September Park Board meeting, this was the most acceptable to the members of the Park Board. It would take advantage of the existing right-of-ways and utility easements between lots 4 & 5 on Rice Lake Court and go west on Ulmer Drive to Antelope and enter Sunrise Park from the north. This would mean the easement between lots 4 & 5 on Rice Lake Court would have to be legally changed from a utility easement to a trail. Don Volk has talked with the property owners here and they were quite receptive. Marty Asleson reports that this street is currently under construction for sewer and water and the City Attorney is in the process of purchasing the easement from the property owners. The next step is to approach the property owners with a purchase price. This property will be re- appraised now. Don Volk noted that property is more valuable if it were used as a park than it would be if it were used for underground utilities. The council has to agree to a purchase price. Don Volk says that there is the possibility of the council not acting on this matter as the dollar amount will be the big problem. There are fees involved with the appraisal process, etc. 4