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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-1986 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD Page 1 October 6, 1986 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order by Chairman Ray Johnson at 7 : 00 P.M. , Monday, October 6, 1986. Boardmembers present : Ken Johnson, Baumann, James . Mr. Lindy joined the meeting at 7: 05 P.M. ; Mr. Flannery joined at 7: 15 P.M. Absent : Nissen. Others present were Don Volk, Public Works Director and Shar Foster, Secretary. 4 Mr. Volk said he would have to leave the meeting early and asked that the following items be discussed at this .time: ICE ARENA UPDATE Mr. Volk reported that he has not heard any further information with regard to the ice arena (which was proposed by the CACC during recent Park Board meetings) other than the fact that the CACC has now also approached the school district for a location for the ice arena. Mr. Volk felt that with the location offered by the City of Circle Pines and with negotiations going on with the school district , it appears uknlikely that the CACC will choose to locate in Lino Lakes. PROPOSED SCHOOL PROPERTY FOR CITY PARK USE Mr. Volk reported that the City Administrator attended a recent school board meeting to discuss the lease agreement proposed allowing the City of Lino Lakes to use school property off Birch Street for City park use. Mr. Volk compiled and forwarded additional information per the school board' s request . The City Administrator will attend the next school board meeting to further discuss and negotiate the terms. No problems are anticipated at this time. BMX TRACK INSURANCE Mr. Volk reported that the City has not heard back from the City insurance company as to the liability and premium question for coverage of the BMX track in Lino Park. The BMX Association is required by the City to provide insurance coverage for any association-sponsored activities at the track. Due to the fact that the association has experienced insurance and administration problems , activities have been canceled during the past season. Although there are some individuals involved with the BMX track who are interested in continuing the BMX track activities , it was felt by the Board that these individuals would experience problems similar to those experienced by the past association. Mr. PARK BOARD Page 2 October 6, 1986 Volk will update the Board when further information becomes available. BALDWIN LAKE PROPERTY The City has received correspondence from the City of St. Paul asking for a decision as to whether the City of Lino Lakes wishes to purchase the property near Baldwin Lake. (This issue has been discussed at several Park Board meetings during the past year. ) City staff, per Park Board request , prepared and sent out a survey to those property owners adjacent to the property in question , asking for their opinions and comments . Responses should be received by the next Park Board meeting. This item will appear on the November, 1986 Park Board agenda. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 3, 1986 Mr. Ken Johnson moved to approve the 9/3/86 minutes as presented. Mr. Baumann seconded the motion which carried unanimously. PARK DEDICATION - BALDWIN LAKE COURT Ms . Joan Archer represented Paul Howard (owner of Baldwin Lake Court) regarding the park dedication requirement for the 21-unit addition that Mr. Howard is currently building at Baldwin Lake Court . Ms. Archer stated that the June, 1979 Park Board minutes state that the Park Board recommended that the City accept money for park dedication for this addition rather than land. Whether or not the City Council took final action on this issue back in 1979 will need to be researched by City staff. Ms. Archer' s interpretation of the current park dedication ordinance was that Paul Howard would be required to pay whichever is less : $160 per 21 sites ($3 , 360) or 10% of the market value of the land (market value on tax statement was $5, 600 X 10% _ $560) . Ms . Archer stated that Mr. Howard chooses to dedicate the $560 figure. She also said that Mr. Howard plans to develop a tot lot and common space picnic area for Baldwin Lake Court residents . He would maintain these areas - they would not become City property. The Board told Ms . Archer that this tot lot and common space would not be considered park dedication because they would not become City property. Ms . Archer said that Mr. Howard feels that providing these recreational areas and sewer and water to his residents should be taken into consideration PARK BOARD Page 3 October 6, 1986 when the City requires park dedication for this area. She also stressed that Mr. Howard, in the interest of time, is looking for direction as soon as possible. Ray Johnson told Ms . Archer that no action could be taken at this meeting; that City staff would need to check the old Council minutes to see what agreement, if any, was made back in 1979, and then the City Council would need to take final action with the Park Board' s recommendation. This item will appear on the November, 1986 Park Board agenda. PARK DEDICATION ORDINANCE The Board discussed the current park dedication ordinance. Review of this ordinance was requested by City staff due to the fact that the language of the ordinance is cumbersome and the ordinance can be interpreted in different ways . The Board discussed the options that the City should have when requiring park dedication and put together the following first draft: -------------------------------------------------------------- * * * PROPOSAL PARK DEDICATION For the purpose of acquiring and developing park and recreational facilities , the following procedures will be used by the City of Lino Lakes: With recommendations from the Park Board, the City Council will determine the park needs and whether the option of cash or land is to be collected from the developer as satisfaction of park dedication requirements . The criterion to be used by the City in determining the park needs is as follows : 1 . Proposed development density. 2 . Proximity of development to existing parks . 3 . Open space within the development . 4. Future park needs per the comprehensive plan . OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE CITY: Residential Development : PARK BOARD Page 4 October 6, 1986 AIM%, Option A*: $160 per dwelling unit in proposed development . Option B**: 10% of the land in the development . Industrial/Commercial Development : Option A*: 10% of the assessed value of the land in the development . Option B**: 10% of the land in the development . *Cash payments shall be placed in a special fund by the City to be used for acquisition, betterment or debt retirement related to parks , playgrounds, trails or open space. This fee is due to the City Clerk-Treasurer before any documents may be filed with the County Recorder' s Office. **Land site selection to be made by the City. ------------------------------------------------------------ MOTION: Mr. Lindy moved to submit the first draft revision of the park dedication policy to the City Administrator to forward to the City Attorney and/or City Planner as he feels necessary and then on to the City Council with the Park Board' s recommendation for approval . A note need also be made that the current Section 1001 . 14 (entitled "Property Dedication") includes not only dedication for parks, but also "property dedication . . . for public streets , roads , utility easements , water facilities, storm water drainage and holding areas or ponds and other similar utilities or improvements" . The proposed first draft above applies only to "park" dedication and does not cover any other "property" dedications . The Park Board recommends a separate section for each, to avoid confusion. The City Attorney should recommend language for "property" dedication. Mrs . James seconded the motion which carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. Meeting adjourned at 9: 05 P.M. Aye. * * * PROPOSAL PARK DEDICATION For the purpose of acquiring and developing park and recreational facilities , the following procedures will be used by the City of Lino Lakes : With recommendations from the Park Board, the City Council will determine the park needs and whether the option of cash or land is to be collected from the developer as satisfaction of park dedication requirements . The criterion to be used by the City in determining the park needs is as follows : 1 . Proposed development density. 2 . Proximity of development to existing parks . 3 . Open space within the development . 4 . Future park needs per the comprehensive plan. OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE CITY: Residential Development : Option A*: $160 per dwelling unit in proposed development . Option B**: 10% of the land in the development . Industrial/Commercial Development : Option A*: 10% of the assessed value of the land in the development . Option B**: 10% of the land in the development . *Cash payments shall be placed in a special fund by the City to be used for acquisition, betterment or debt retirement related to parks, playgrounds , trails or open space. This fee is due to the City Clerk-Treasurer before any documents may be filed with the County Recorder' s Office. **Land site selection to be made by the City.