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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-01-1985 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD July 1 , 1985 Chairman Ken Johnson called to order the July 1 , 1985 regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board at 7 : 02 P.M. Present: Ray Johnson, Flannery, Nissen and new member Sacco . Mr . Lindy joined the meeting at 7 :10 . Absent : Scherer. Also present were Mr . Volk, Public Works Director and Mrs . Foster, Secretary . CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Ray Johnson moved to approve the June 3 , 1985 meeting minutes as presented. Mr. Flannery seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. SUNSET OAKS PARK DEDICATION This agenda item is a continuation of discussion and research from the past several months . The research done by City staff and the Property Assessor has provided the following information. Fact A: The plat was recorded in 1977 . The dates for approval and recording are -n the plat map . Research has been done with regard to the aasessed valuation of land at that time and also the Park Dedication Ordinance which was in affect at that time (Ordinance 21B). Fact B: Plat is 280 acres . There had been some question (as mentioned in the 3/18/85 Park Board minutes) as to the number of acres in the plat . This 280 acre figure does not include the air park subdivision. Fact C:`` Dedication• :Valuat iori in 13.77 was $l. OQ r Acre . The City-Clerk ouncevidence of The pa ky tedicati-= re- quired in other subdivisions around the time of the Sunset Oaks subdivision, as follows : 1975 Pine Vista - $2 ,200 for 20 acres = $15100_ 1978 Colonial Woods - $4 ,400 for 40 acres = $19100 1978 Lino Air Park - $8 , 800 for 80 acres = $15100 1979 Pine Oaks - $8 ,690 for 79 acres = $15100 The Property Assessor , Margie Roisum, found market values in 1977 prior to platting for 102 lots in the Sunset Oaks subdivision . Information on the remaining 12 was not available . The total valuation was $135 , 300 divided by 102 lots equals $1 , 326 . Even if the remaining 12 lots had $0 value , $135 ,300 divided by 114 equals $1 ,186 . Therefore , the $1,100 figure used for valuation at that time is to the developer' s advantage . Fact D: Park Dedication Requirement in 1977 was 100 of Land or Cash Equivalent . Ordinance 21B was in effect in 1977 . A copy of Ordinance 21B is included with these minutes . PARK BOARD July 1 , 1985 Page Two Fact E : Mr . Stanley reported to City staff that he spent approximately $8 , 600 on the one-acre park which has already been completed in the Sunset Oaks subdivision. $8 , 600 plus $1 ,100 (valuation of one acre) equals a total of $9 ,700 which has al- ready been dedicated to the Sunset Oaks subdivision . Fact F : * Two TotLots and One Ballfield Were Originally Requested , In researching the Council minutes , the following was found: " . . . this plat has proposed less than 100 of the total acreage for park purposes with the money to be used for the development of the proposed park areas . This is a combination of land and money proposal. Mr. Schneider added there be three parks according to Ordinance 21B , with the escrow to be established within 60 days , this escrow to equal 100 of market value as assessed. . . . two parks are to be completed as tot lots and the northern-most park to include a baseball field. " (November 22 , 1976 City Council Minutes - motion carried unani- mously) 'Back-up information for Facts C and F can be found in the Sunset Oaks plat file or the Park Board file . MOTION: Mr. Flannery moved , in an effort on the part of the Park Board to finally bring this issue to a close , to recommend to the City Council , based upon all of the facts presented , that Mr. Stanley be requested to dedication for park purposes , Lots 131 14 , 15 and 16 of Block 2 and the remainder of the dedication requirement be set up in an escrow account or a letter of credit from the developer (whichever the Council deems most approp_ riate) . The amount of land or cash required , is based on the facts pre- sented and is laid out as follows : Number of Acres 280 1977 Value Per Acre X $15100 308 ,000 10 o for Park Purpose X . 10 $30 ,800 Satisfied Park Dedication - 9 ,700 Unsatisfied Park Dedication $211)100 Acres Requested (4 -2---acre lots) 8 1977 Value Per Acre X 1 ,100 $ 8 , 800 Escrow or Letter of Credit + 12 , 300 $21 ,100 PARK BOARD July 1 , 1985 �-� Page Three MOTION: (continued) The four lots which are being requested are those decided upon by the Park Board at our February, 1985 meeting. There seems to be some question as to whether or not those lots are sold or not . Mr. Stanley has not made himself available to answer that question, even though he has been re- quested to attend several recent Park Board meetings . The Park Board feels that these four lots are in the most appropriate location for future park purposes . The four adjoining lots rep- quested for park purposes are to be completed in the future with tot lot equipment and also a ballfield with the funds which are now to be placed in escrow (or letter of credit) . The motion was seconded by Mr . Lindy and carried unanimously . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS Chairman Johnson asked to combine these two agenda items since they relate to one another. Mr . Volk reported the following improvements and their status : - Fencing of the ballfields at Sunrise Park and City Hall Park is underway. When this is completed all fields will be fenced and in excellent condition. - The signs requested by the Park Board to show how to get to the tennis courts at Arena Acres have been put up . - The signing package which includes "stop , parking , entry, no vehicles beyond , no swimming, picnic area, fishing , trails , etc. " for Country Lakes Park has been put on hold . The park needs further development before signing . - The beach at Country Lakes Park will not open until next summer. It was mentioned that the beach will probably be more of a wading beach than a swimming beach because it is very shallow. - The Park Department is putting together information to see what the cost will be to maintain Country Lakes Park (as requested by the Park Board) . - Country Lakes Park is being developed as the regular City crew can work on it . It is necessary to show improvement to those providing funding, but as long as this is satisfied , it is not felt necessary to hire on extra help to expedite the development . - At the Park Board' s request , Mr. Volk agreed to contact the ,.� contractor to have some junk removed which was left behind after dredging Country Lakes Park. PARK BOARD July 1 , 1985 Page Four Park benches to add to the parks have been completed . Also all ballfields now have bleachers . Benches and tables have been set aside for Country Lakes Park . Have not completed the tables to add to the parks . - Have planted some seedlings in the nursery. The nursery is planned to be a joint venture with Circle Pines . Circle Pines is planning to add to the nursery yet this year. The Board discussed the list of proposed improvements for the parks which Mr . Volk had sent out in June . The following details were mentioned: - Some of the equipment listed as possible future purchases were quite expensive (such as a tree spade) , and it was felt that neighboring cities may want to "trade" or "borrow" this type of equipment , or Lino Lakes could rent the equipment . Mr . Volk stated that these measures are currently being taken , however, "borrowing" between cities is not legal . The Minnesota Public Works Association, of which Mr. Volk is a member, is in the process of drafting something which would make this habit not only convenient , but also legal . - As far as which projects should receive priority, Mr . Volk stated that he is attempting to get the City crew involved in spotting the needs and relaying them to him. The only real priority that is agreed to by all is updating the tot lot at Lino Park . - Mr. Volk will have a rough draft of a five year capital im- provement plan completed for the next regular Park Board meeting, which will include time frames , costs and funding information. JOINT MEETING BETWEEN PARK/P 8 Z/COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Chairman Johnson announced that a special joint meeting has been scheduled for 5 : 30 P .M. , July 10 , 1985 . Each member received a copy of the agenda for this meeting and all were asked to attend. OLD BUSINESS Ray Johnson mentioned that the LaMotte Park, which residents promised to maintain themselves a few months ago , is looking pretty rough. Mr. Volk agreed that the residents have not done much in keeping up the park , but that the City crews would be mowing all City property, including LaMotte Park, in the next couple weeks . NEW BUSINESS Mr. Nissen asked if the City Foresty program was supported by $1 per capita, to make the City eligible for another program PARK BOARD July 1 , 1985 Page Five he has become aware of. Mr. Volk answered that the Forestry program was small and not supported by $1 per capita . Chairman Johnson reiterated that the Park Board would need from Mr. Volk by next meeting - cost figures to maintain Country Lakes Park and a draft of 5 year capital improvements plan , so that the Board could review these items before budget time . Ray Johnson asked that it be reported to Council that he has re- quested that the Police Department try to enforce the park rules within the City as well as their other duties . He noted that recently he had reported to the Police Department that some- one was parking overnight at one of the parks and the Police De- partment took care of this problem. Mr. Johnson felt , however , that the Police Department should keep their eyes open to enforce the park rules . The meeting adjourned at 8 : 45 P.M. r �• ORDINANCE NO. 21B VILLAGE OF LINO LAKES ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 21 , PASSED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF LINO LAKES;. ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA, ON OCTOVER 14, 1957. The Village Council of the Village of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, ordains: Ordinance No. 21 , passed by the Village Council of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minn- esota, on October 14, 1957, is• hereby amended by adding thereto the following, to-wit: SECTION 16 A. PARK AND RECREATION It is deemed necessary and consistent with the Village Planning of the Village of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to provide in each new proposed plat or subdivision areas for future development, for park and recreational purposes. Therefore, with each plat there shall hereafter be dedicated to the municipality an area equal to, not le-s than, but not to exceed, 10 per cent of the total proposed area to be subdivided less such area dedicated therein for public streets. Such area shall consist of developable and us- able land and shall be located so as to serve the present and future needs of the comm- unity for recreational and park purposes. The Planning Board and Village Council shall consider the proposed location in relation to existing or contemplated recreational and park sites in other parts of the community and as to the suitability in meeting the requirements of the Village Plan. Dedication of land for school or other public purposes ,..or for private recreational sites shall not satisfy the requirements of this section. The requirements of this section may be waived or modified by the Village.Council , after recommendation by the Planning Board, for any of the following reasons: I . The enforcement of this provision would act as an extreme hardship to the sub- divider because of the size of the tract involved. 2. Where the subdivider is enlarging a subdivision and has already dedicated land for park purposes and another park would not be beneficial to the area. As an alternative to the sections above, the subdivider may be allowed to contri- bute an amount in cash equivalent to the market value, on the date of the acceptance of the plat by the Village Council , of land required to be dedicated by this subdivision. The Village Council shall render the decision in all cases where there is a request to so contribute monies instead of dedication of lands, both as to whether such con- tribution shall be allowed in lieu of dedication and the amount of such contribution if a contribution is allowed. Such cash payments shall be turned over to the Village Treasurer for deposit in the Park Fund as dedicated funds. II Save as above amended, said Ordinance No. 21 shall stand as initially adopted and as previously amended. III This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law. Passed by the Village Council this day of U�, 1968. Ralph M. OAllier, Mayor ATTEST: Ju L. Emerton, Clerk-Treasurer �.__ .��. __... �. ._.— i �s:._.Za__su. ��.a .._� ILL�L.dv. _n.i�_1 .•.,.i�'�'- :.Jt_._.a.l...—iia..l... _1 13 L.�t_i.� ..... -