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MEMORANDUM September 19, 2003 to: from: City Council Jeff Smyser subject: Revisions to Report, Resolution, Plat: Miller's Crossroads Item 7D on September 22 Agenda (Bruggeman Project) After discussion at the work session last night, a few changes are appropriate to the report on the Bruggeman project. • Park Dedication. The following text should replace the text in the report: Page 12, Park Dedication: As noted in the attached memo from the Public Services Director, the Park Board recommends that "the proposed recreation area remain private with an undetermined percentage of credit given for development of the park area and trails to be determined by the City Council." According to the ordinance, park dedication would be calculated as follows: 152 units x $1665 = $253,080, less any credit for specific items The question has been raised over whether or not the central open area should be dedicated as public park area. The Park Board said it should be a private area, since it is not designed to accommodate public use and would not function well as a public park. The P & Z recommended it be a public park. Staff concurs with the Park Board's recommendation on this. It will be up to the developer whether or not to construct any facilities within the central open area. Staff recommends that the park dedication be cash except that credit be given for the construction of trails /sidewalks along the public roadways. Mr. DeGardner's memo notes that the Hodgson and Birch trails should be constructed with the road improvements. This will occur, with the financial participation of the developer.