HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.05.05 RESO 2003-0023RESOLUTION 2003-23
APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AMENDING THE PARK
DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF LAND
DEDICATION FROM SEVEN PERCENT TO 10 PERCENT AND PROVIDING
CRITERIA FOR THE COLLECTION OF PARK FEES
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo desires to develop a system of parks within the community
to serve the public's health and recreational needs, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a comprehensive Park Master Plan in March
1998 that identifies reasonable needs for parkland and recreational facilities based on the
demand placed on the park system by the projected population associated with new
development in the community, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance amendments are needed to fully implement the Park
Master Plan as adopted, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does support the
amendment to the park dedication ordinance, based on the findings contained in the staff
report dated April 3, 2003, and including the following findings:
1. The 10 percent land dedication requirement is needed to establish an adequate
park and trail system at the level of service identified in the Parks Plan.
2. The proportionate share of land to be dedicated for parks or the fees in lieu of
dedication is based on the expected number of residents in a new development.
Based on the Parks Plan, the City is attempting to acquire 0.012 acres of parkland
per person. Specifically, the park plan identifies approximately 185 acres of
parkland for a projected population of 15,100 by 2020.
3. Residential development creates approximately 90% of the need for park and
recreational land and facilities in Hugo, and commercial industrial development
creates approximately 10% of the need. The amount of land dedication or fees
required by the ordinance is proportional to the need created by the development.
4. The fee in lieu of land dedication is based on the value of the land in the
community. The City Council examines this fee annually and makes necessary
adjustment to reflect changes in market conditions.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 5th day of May 200344
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1"on, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary AddCreager, City Cl