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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-25 PRC Packet ~ilJwte~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING NOTICE APRIL 25, 2005 The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Monday, April 25, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 216 N. 4th Street AGENDA Approval of March 28, 2005 minutes 1. Naming of City owned parks discussion 2. Memorial benches in Pioneer Park 3. 7:30 pm - Consideration of alternative park plan (public notice sent) 4. Park dedication fee survey results 5. Historic building availability 6. McKusick Lake boat launch and trail report 7. Basketball court at Stonebridge School/Pub1ic Works field 8. Other items CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board March 28, 2005 Present: Linda Amrein, chair David Brandt, Paul Donna (8 p.m.), Rob McGarry, Wally Milbrandt, Cathy Sewilo and Sandy Snellman Others: Community Development Director Steve Russell Absent: None Ms. Amrein called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Ms. Amrein noted a correction to the spelling of Mr. Donna's name. Mr. Milbrandt, seconded by Ms. Snellman, moved approval of the Feb. 28, 2005, minutes as corrected. Stonebridge playground funding request: Mr. Russell informed the Board that the City did not receive the requested Community Development Block Grant, a portion of which was designated for the Stonebridge project. Mr. Russell also pointed out that a proposed subdivision near Stonebridge will be paying $10,000 in park dedication fees, a possible source for any City contribution. Mr. Milbrandt stated that Stillwater Township has pledged a 1:3 match of any City of Stillwater contribution, up to $15,000. Mr. Milbrandt moved to recommend that the City contribute $30,000 to the project, $15,000 in unallocated park funds and $15,000 from other park fund sources. Ms. Amrein seconded the motion. There was some discussion regarding construction of a basketball court at Stonebridge. Mr. Milbrandt noted that a basketball court is scheduled to be constructed at the Public Works Department site this year. He suggested the possibility of doing the Stonebridge court first and rescheduling the Public Works project for next year. Ms. Snellman, Mr. Brandt and Ms. Sewi10 supported that suggestion. Mr. McGarry agreed that a court at Stonebridge likely would get the most use, but said he would be hesitant to take away a project from a city-owned site without good reason. Mr. Milbrandt suggested directing Parks Director Tim Thomsen to work with the Stonebridge committee to see if there would be any cost savings if the basketball court is constructed in conjunction with the playground project rather than installed at a later date. It was the Board's consensus to have staff look into possible cost savings of constructing the basketball court with the playground facility. Motion to recommend that the City contribute $30,000 to the Stonebridge playground passed 6-0. Consideration of possible canoe access next to McKusick Lake: Present for the request were Tony Mudder, owner of the property adjacent to the City- owned parcel on the east end of McKusick Lake, and Nancy Brown, former owner of the property. Mr. Mudder said he had talked with the DNR regarding possible improvements to the lake. Mr. Mudder stated the DNR has indicated it will not take the next step until there is public access to the lake. Ms. Brown noted there had been previous plans for an access feature at that location. Ms. Amrein brought up the issue of motors and said that is a decision likely to result in much discussion. Ms. Brown said the intent is to provide access for non-motorized craft such as canoes and kayaks. Mr. Brandt moved to direct staff to work with Mr. Mudder and the DNR to investigate the possibility/cost of constructing a public access at McKusick Lake. Ms. Snellman seconded the motion; motion passed 6-0. Request to improve CroixwoodlNorthland Park upper field: Mr. Russell stated the City has received a proposal from the St. Croix Valley Baseball Association to make improvements to the Croixwood/Northland upper field at no cost to the City. Mr. Russell stated the upper field is pretty much scheduled for V AA games and expressed a concern that the Association might feel it will be given some priority if it does the improvements. Mr. McGarry pointed out that when the Association had a similar proposal for the Public Works site fields, the City/Park Board made it perfectly clear that did not give the Association exclusive use of the field. Mr. McGarry stated he was in favor of accepting the Association's offer, with the understanding that the work does not give the Association any preferential scheduling for use, but expressed a concern about the proposal to extend the infield from 67.50 to 75.0 feet to accommodate 12-year-old age group players. Mr. McGarry said the area is not large enough for 12-year-olds and should stay at the current 67.5 infield. Mr. Milbrandt questioned whether the City would be able to maintain the field if the improvements are made. Mr. Brandt said that should not be of concern enough to not accept the offer. It was agreed that Mr. Thomsen should write a letter to the Association contact person indicating the City accepts the Association's offer to improve the upper field at the 10/11- year-old age playing group infield size and with the understanding that doing the improvements does not give the Association any priority in use or scheduling of the field. Park naming: A copy of the City of Hugo's park naming policy was included in the agenda packet. Ms. Amrein suggested that several members meet to develop some proposed language for a policy for consideration at the April meeting. Mr. Brandt and Ms. Sewilo volunteered to work with Ms. Amrein at developing a possible policy. Park fees: A copy of the City's park dedication and payment in lieu of dedication policy was included in the packet. Mr. Russell noted that the existing fees are minimal compared with land prices. The proposal is to increase fees from $725 to $2,500 per unit for single- family residential; from $500 to $2,000 per unit for duplexes, townhomes and multi- family units. Mr. Milbrandt stated he certainly supported raising the fees. Mr. Donna asked if there should be a definition on how such fees can be spent. Mr. Russell stated that is set by state statute. Members were supportive of the fee increase. Art in the Park, Sunday, Aug. 21: Judy Gulden of Friends of Stillwater Parks was present representing the request by Friends of Stillwater Parks/ ArtReach Alliance to hold a special event, Art in the Park, in Pioneer Park on Sunday, Aug. 21. Mr. Russell questioned the estimated attendance of 500 people in the special event application. Ms. Gulden said that was an "over-zealous" estimate. She said attendance would likely be closer to 50 people. She also noted the event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., not noon to 7 p.m. as indicated on the application. Ms. Amrein moved to allow the special event, sponsored by Friends of Stillwater Parks and ArtReach Alliance, to take place in Pioneer Park from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 21, with the understanding that attendance is estimated at about 50 people. Ms. Snellman seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Other items: City Councilman and former Park Board member Mike Polehna was in attendance. He inquired as to the Board's interest in possibly sponsoring a parks clean-up or buckthorn removal project. He suggested the McKusick ravine as a possible site for a buckthorn removal project; he said a similar project is planned for May 21 at Wilder Forest. Ms. Brown and Ms. Gulden both noted there is a great deal of interest in buckthorn removal. Mr. Russell pointed out a possible problem with McKusick ravine is the fact that the City doesn't own a lot of land in the ravine; most of it is privately owned. After discussion, it was agreed that perhaps the buckthorn removal should be a fall project. Mr. Polehna also stated he had talked with the DNR regarding McKusick Lake. He provided sample designs of fishing piers. He also stated that construction of an access ramp would be a great Eagle Scout project. He also provided samples of parks brochures that Friends of Stillwater Parks has suggested the City publish. Mr. Milbrandt inquired about the possibility of DNR grant money for a brochure. Mr. Polehna stated there is grant money available for fishing piers. Mr. Russell noted there is $60,000 in the Park budget for a skateboard facility and asked how the Board wished to proceed. Mr. Russell stated he thought there should be participation by users in the decision-making process. It was agreed that Mr. Russell will advertise for people interested in getting involved in the facility planning. Mr. Polehna volunteered to work with Mr. Russell. Ms. Snellman, seconded by Mr. McGarry, moved to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary F~~ (I) LI/lAA- 4 M/I {J/I- City" of Stillwater: Naming of city-owned parks and trails 1. Names of parks/trails should reflect a unique or indigenous aspect of the city or the St. Croix Valley, either past or present. 2. Parks/trails may be named for physical structures (e.g. streets, buildings); established acreage (e.g. neighborhoods, property designations); natural features (e.g. bodies of water, flora, fauna, geography); or present or historical items (e.g. events, people, places, businesses). 3. Names should be chosen carefully with appropriate input from those persons likely to be most affected by the park/trail. Names should not offend a person or a group of persons, nor potentially cause community conflict. 4. There shall be a permanent intent to the name and a name should not be changed without a good cause. Existing parks/trails are exempt from this policy unless their name is changed in the future. 5. The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and recommend a name to City Council. City Council has final authority for naming all parks and trails. April 8, 2005 To: Stillwater Park Board @ From: Warren O. Pladsen Subject: Memorial B.enches in Pioneer Park I called and spoke to Tim Thompson, Stillwater Park Director, in the summer of2004, regarding the ,possibility of purchasing a memorial bench in Pioneer Park, to honor the memory of my deceased wife, Phyllis J. Pladsen. Phyllis and I had spent man~ enjoyable moments at Pioneer Park over the years, and I had hoped that my purchase of a bench wold be possible. However, Mr. Thompson told me that the Park Board had more or less decided not to place any more benches in the park. I visited the park after our phone conversation, and sketched the present memorial bench locations, in addition to some features which are adjacent to the benches. I also took numerous color photos of the in-place benches, and I now would like to make a proposal to the Park Board to allow the installation of several additional benches, in locations which I show on the attached drawing and photographs. I have numbered the proposed bench locations on both the drawing and on the four 4x6 photos. If this proposal, or a portion of it, is approved, I would prefer to have a memorial bench placed in location number (1), or in one of the other three locations (location number (2) would be my second choice, etc). With all due respect for the Park Board's previous decision, I would like the Board to allow me to present my proposal at one of your upcoming meetings, preferably the one on May 23, 2005. Placement of a bench to honor my late wife would mean much to me and my three children. I believe the addition of several more benches would in no way be obtrusive, and would allow older users more pleasant and flexible use of the park. I sincerely hope you will give my proposal due consideration, and allow me to make a presentation at a Park Board meeting. cc: Tim Thompson C. Allan Dow Yours Truly, V~6?~k2.- Warren O. Pladsen G5/- f-'l:9 -7,77 /" / /. /" / ~~ '-.. ~~ ~ .. '-.. "- '1 I I. I~ - I~ dt l!il~ bx , :5 TIM (;. \,) . (2 BE~HES I IN B\-OE ~-;J ;?I o ~I II. I I I I ~'~~'.~, , ~~; ~ .- _ '\.......f . .' , r.- , ....... , . ,~,' {. .~^.:.;.-........-....~~~!'.~ ~ A~';.<t &~ - - - '""".... - ..... ~74ND ~~ / '"" , , ..... ~ HE.( L / - "- ( \ I ( SUN KEN \ ~ ( f .- GARDf:N" , ~ ( ( E I ( I \ / I Jf -+ztc S I J....~. I "- ,/ r <v ' "- , w .... , , '- "- '- , '- . ~ 'PIO.N EE 2 \ PARI< , sri LLW~TE ~ - LO C~ ,\ONS AkE APPRO~l t'AATE. - (NO SCALE:) . '"" <f::-~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ (,~. ~ ~~ ..~ ~ Y" ~. t~ Bv. \1J. o. PL~DSEN - AP.~\L, ~oos -...- - - - REsrRoOMS PLAY AR~A. s-'" A.~ d~V'J. KlY ~ eKi!J+i.., Be..d. ~:;:: ~19~.\. _ DV'A""~_..I _.... tl..__.. Ii\...."" _'- I' ^ IlJI ..L ~ : M . .... - --Slf(E/:T - .----:7? r illwater "~ ~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ Notice of Public Meeting The Parks Board of the City of Stillwater at their regulation meeting will discuss alternative plans for a park for the property located at the southwest corner of Neal Avenue and the railroad tracks (see attached map). The meeting will be held Monday, April 25, 2005 at 7:30 pm. In the City of Stillwater Council Chambers, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater MN 55082. If you have questions regarding the meeting, please contact the Community Development Department at 651-430-8820. Publish: April 15, 2005 CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 I~UI' 1'65/ 1,.45 -C-euN"P?- -R'( (~3 ! \~r r ~ II ~i 00 ~i ~33 \ 13093 . . c~_\___.___ . .'_ NiNf 0' ' ., I ~ '2' N; N ! 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Chicago, IL Website: www.bonestroo.com Engineers & Architects Date: To: April 18, 2005 Stillwater Parks Commission Cc: Steve Russell, Klayton Eckles Sherri Buss and Ana Nelson, Bonestroo & Associates Park Concept Plans From: Subject: Attached are three concept plans for review at the April 25 Parks Commission meeting. We have also attached a summary of comments from the Community Meeting on February 17. The concept plans respond to your comments, the comments from the Community Meeting (summary attached), and comments from staff. We will bring larger copies of the plan, along with photos of play equipment options and other park elements, to the meeting on April 25. Overall Concepts Park Commission and public comments indicated that the park will serve as a "gateway" to the Brown's Creek Park and Nature Area to the west, will help residents make connections to and from these areas and the City trail network, and will serve as a neighborhood park. The Park concepts present three overall ideas for making the transition from the neighborhood to the natural areas to the west: Concept 1: The Wagon Wheel, references Stillwater's early history, and uses a circular "wheel" shape to organize many of the park elements Concept 2: The Farmstead, references the farmstead that once existed on the Nature Area site, and uses forms and elements that suggest a typical farmstead Concept 3: The Creek uses curving forms and topography that interpret the natural forms and features of the surrounding area. , Many elements of the concepts are interchangeable, but the central theme for each site is useful in helping to provide some overall organization, and in choosing elements that fit together. We can mix elements from the various concepts if you wish, to create an overall final plan. Park Elements The comments from the Park Commission and the community indicated that this park needs to provide a variety of facilities, such as the following: · Trail connections between the neighborhood, park, and proposed city trail system to the west. . Trail connections and visual connections to the creek and open space areas, and interpretative information 2335 West Highway 36. St. Paul, MN 55113. 651-636-4600. Fax: 651-636-1311 · Playground equipment · Shelter and restroom facilities . Picnic area . Open play space · Informal play fields for soccer or baseball · Winter play areas, such as a skating rink and warming house/shelter · Future trail on Neal Avenue and safe crossing area from the neighborhood The concept plans show two general options for organizing the space: 1 and 2) Play equipment and shelter areas are closer to Neal Avenue 3) Play equipment and shelter areas are set back from Neal Advantages to Concepts 1&2 organization include: · Play equipment and building are easier for police and neighbors to see, in case of emergency, and to prevent vandalism . Easier maintenance access · Leaves larger field area at the west end of the site for a youth soccer field Advantages to Concept 3 organization include: · Front of site has more natural appearance, and emphasizes the transition to the natural areas to the west · Can provide views to the nature area from the pavilion and play areas · Provides several smaller open play areas rather than a large field, so that different activities can be going on at the same time Discussion on April 25 We hope to discuss the following issues with you on the 25th: · Do the concepts include the facilities and elements that should be provided in the Park? Should other items be added, or some removed? · Which overall concept do you prefer? Are there elements from more than one concept that you want to include in the final design? . We will try to develop a consensus on the park elements and design concept at the meeting on April 25 to take forward to final design and cost estimates. See you on the 25th! 2335 West Highway 36. Sf. Paul, MN 55113. 651-636-4600. Fax: 651-636-1311 >< --.. r-- ( ( \ \ \ \ \ \ ~ o IS' 30' ...,;;,.- SCAl[\I<ir[ET ........... -----j . .-""""" - " - T1llAll.~CT!Of'oitl .,..... " .,..... .,..... " - ___- mAIl.. CCJIoNECt!~ ~"lO!ltTI-II"'~ L.ot ~~i "~~-::l''''''' ~T" OR<~'''L "..E ALl..~! 1'IlE&TROCM eul~!NCo ' l'AR"1I-lOJ6E" A1lfC.i.Il1'ECTUfliS ~. ~ o --------- b!!I ~ C) -+- co ~ ...- ...- .- -+- C/) ~ o >. -+- .- U n -. ........ '< ~ (f; ........ _. - ~ OJ ........ CD ~ lWi o J .c$-" 131JNl3l'QS ~ .<>< ~ ! I / ) ..~, IT'I9'>iIl'09l''1:I :.~~_.._"- ;r.:JN3,.::;prIf::ill~ L~... J=- ~)W7;'I~~~ _ rr~ J~ -x "'" ~~~~= "...., "...., ~-~~ - \ "- ) '........ ........ --............ ........ .,''''''~-- Q' J<C(1:)~ - - -.... ( ( \ \ \ \ \ \ ~...;;,,~. SCJ\lflNF$ ~ II --- ................... L C~'(lN ---- "::,,, \ " ~~-- ----, " -' ".. ~C"(lN ,^Q -' '0 __ V _'L6 8'10 Q3 I ~ Cfj o ..~ u eo' "~._.-, --- - - ;..-r-""---1' '--r-\ ) r'"'1-7"\, '< \ \ \. \.~"./' \ \ \ \ \ \ J \ \ I -1 <= -'--- \ \\'\1 '~--.~_. ~,,\ '. ~ \ 1 1 \ \ . -,----.---~..'\.Q n \ \ \ \ \~-. E3.. I \ l _Ll-J.-l _-, . . ... \ ~. --- -,,-- 'l"fltAIL~ __~~'W" \ ---~ w-~ I ~........-'.-\ ~~~ /I/.? i I Neighborhood Meeting on Munklewitz Property Public Comments February 17, 2005 Remember that Neal is a busy collector street-need to find a safe way to cross. Timeline? Need to complete plan and cost estimate for the City by July to get into the budget process for 2006. Tie the park to the natural areas to the west and north. This setting is unique and special. · Types of facilities, colors, etc., should harmonize with the natural setting There are formal ball fields and soccer fields at the public works area. All that is needed at this park is open play area and maybe informal softball field. General agreement on the following facilties: · Play equipment (fit with natural setting) . Shelter · Picnic areas . Natural plantings . Open play space/grass area . Informal/pick-up type baseball · Skating rink & warming house . Restrooms . Water fountain Trail connections are desired to other parks in the area. Have lots of available trails. May need to prioritize the trails to fit the City budget. Need to complete connections to the south-some areas the trails go through wetlands. Lots of kids, especially small kids, in the Creekside neighborhood. Lack of sidewalk or trail on Neal Avenue is a problem. City Engineer indicated that the street will be improved at some point to include curb and gutter, and this will allow space for a trail/sidewalk on one side. Part ofthe road is still in the Township, so this will be a future improvement. Need to think about accessories on the trail like trash cans, benches, etc. There will be a trail on Boutwell Ave. as it is improved during the next few years. Skating rink got lots of support. Could it look natural? Should be for casual skating, not hockey. Facilities in the park should be adaptable, not highly specialized. Extend ski trails to the park. Think about making snow? Some interest in a splash pad. Restrooms a good idea, but should be screened or invisible. The warming house could be part of the picnic shelter and restroom facilities. Could provide interpretive information at this structure as well. Maybe the playground could go back on the "L". Should be away from Neal Avenue, and this would help to preserve natural appearance of the park. Need to consider two entries: one from the parking lot to the north, and the other on the south side of the tracks, for those who will walk in from the neighborhood. Need to consider safety for the RR crossing. Need to consider ways to slow traffic on Neal Avenue to the north of the park. Need some screening from Neal · Low berms (maintain visual access into the park for police and maintenance staff) · Landscaping · Fence Include some interpretation of Brown's Creek and surrounding habitat and natural areas. These are special features of the location. Interpretation shouldn't take over the park, but should be integrated, especially where the neighborhood park meets the Brown's Creek park and natural area. Provide a trail map and info for trail users for the general area. Consider the potential for "festive" events. Need to control dogs in the park--consider signs or other controls. Consider special state or local flowers Consider interpretation or restoration of the wetlands around Brown's Creek Pine plantation--consider opening this to improve views to natural area. Should be able to walk through the openings. Maybe include picnic tables to take advantage of the views. The park is a gem. The natural setting makes it really unique. This should be a high consideration in the plan. The Zephyr RR line may become a potential trail corridor to downtown in the future. Consider this in planning. Suggest no boulders in the park as they can be dangerous. d) Cash Payment in lieu of Park Dedication Single Two Apt., Condos & Commercial & Family Family Townhomes Industrial per unit per unit per unit per acre $725 $500 $500 7% $500 $1,000 $325 plus $75 7% or $2500 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $3,000 $2,200 $1,650 $1,100 $1500&$1200 $2,375 $2,375 $2,375 $5700 & $5475 2200 2200 2200 $10,000 & $8000 calculated using fair market value x 7% calculated using fair market value x 10% or 7.5% calculated using fair market value City Stillwater White Bear Lake Woodbury Hastings Minnetonka Champlin Mahtomedi Maple Grove Chaska Savage p. \..t) t 4 CITY OF STILLWATER PARK AND TRAIL DEDICATION POLICY POLICY ADOPTING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING THAT .. . . PORTION OF LAND BEING PLA TIED, SUBDIVIDED OR DEVELOPED WHICH IS TO BE CONVEYED OR DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR PARK, TRAIL OR RECREATION PURPOSES OR WITH RESPECT TO WHICH CASH IS TO BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CITY IN LIEU OF SUCH CONVEYANCE OF DEDICATION. 1. AUTHORITY: The state of Minnesota has enacted Minnesota Statutes 462.358, subdivision 2(b) which gives authority to the Cities to require that a reasonable portion of any proposed subdivision be dedicated to the public, or preserved for public use as parks, playgrounds, wetlands, trails or open space. The City of Stillwater has, by this dedication policy, chosen to exercise this authority in establishing minimum requirements for meeting this public need. 2. PURPOSE: The City Council recognizes that preservation of land for park, playground, wetland, trails, and public open space purposes as it relates to the use and development of land is essential to maintaining a healthful, safe and desirable environment. The City must not only provide these necessary facilities for citizens of today, but also for the future needs of the City as described in the Comprehensive Plan. It is recognized by the City Council that the demand for park, playground, to wetlands, trails and public open space within a municipality is directly related to the density and intensity of development permitted and allowed within any area. Urban development means greater 1 3.6 - 5.9 units per acre 12% 6 - 10 units per acre 13% 10+ units per acre Additional .5% for each unit over 10 Commercial 7.5% of net land area 4. RESIDENTIAL TRAIL REQUIREMENTS: Residential subdivider shall pay a fee of $225 per residential dwelling unit for trails. This payment is required whether or not the subdivider is required to construct trails. 5. GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES: A. Land proposed to be dedicated for public purposes shall meet the needs of the City as described in the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan. B. Prior to dedication, the subdivider shall deliver to the City Attorney, an abstract of title or registered property abstract evidencing good and marketable title, free and clear of any mortgages, liens, encumbrances, assessments and taxes. The conveyance documents shall be in such form acceptable to the City. C. The required dedication or payment offees-in-lieu of land dedication shall be made before final plat approval. D. The removal of trees, topsoil, storage of construction equipment, burying of construction debris or stockpiling of surplus soil on dedicated land is strictly forbidden without the prior written review by the Parks and Recreation Board and approval of the Community Development Director. 3 calculated under paragraph 2 above. G. The City, upon review, may determine that the developer shall create and maintain some form of on-site recreation use by the site residents such as tot lots and open play space. This requirement may be in addition to the land or cash dedication requirement. 6. CASH PAYMENT IN LIEU OF DEDICATION, RESIDENTIAL: If, at the option of the City upon review and recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board, it is determined that a cash payment in lieu of land dedication shall be made, the cash shall be placed in a special fund for Parks and Recreation use and deposited by the developer with the City prior to final plat approval. The in lieu park fee shall be based on the following guidelines: Single Family Residential $725 per unit Duplexes $500 per unit Townhomes $500 per unit Multifamily $500 per unit 7. COMBINATION LAND AND CASH DEDICATION: The city may require the subdivider or developer to make a combination cash and land dedication pursuant to the following formula: A. The amount of land which could be required in accordance with Section 3 shall be calculated. 5 .. . , " . ' .' , for on-site storm sewer, water, ponding and settling basins provided that such improvements benefit identifiable park and recreation water resources as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.. The City Council, upon review and recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board, may review and determine by resolution an adjustment to the fee based upon the City's estimate of the average value of undeveloped land in the City. 10. REQUIRED PLAN AND IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS: The developer or subdivider shall be responsible for preparing a concept park plan or trail plan based on the Parks, Open Space and Trails Plan as identified in the Comprehensive Plan as approved by the Parks Board, and for making certain improvements to their developments for parks, playgrounds and public open space purposes as follows: A. Provide finished grading, appropriate ground cover or sodding for playground, paved trails and perimeter landscaping. B.' Establish park boundary corners for the purpose of erecting park limit signs. The developer shall contact the appropriate Parks and Recreation Department personnel for the purpose of identifying park property corners. C. Provide sufficient improved public road access of no less than 300 feet for neighborhood parks and additional frontage for community parks. 7 a4/12/2005 11:45 5514298503 CITY OF WH BEAR LAKE PAGE 02 IESOLUTIOIf NO. 1m , , IESOLUTIOl .IIIIIG IESOlUTIOM .. 5OS7 lnATI. 10 'ARK IDICATlOI fEE STlUClVttI III TIE SUlDIYISIOff ORDlfWCE WHEREAS, the City of Whit. Bear Llk. h.s adopted a rtv1SId Subdivis10n Cod. (Ordin.nce No. 83-12-'69), lAd WHEREAS, the Subdivision Cod. requirts that subdividers shall dedi~ate land for parks and/or sh.ll makl I Clsh contribution to the City's 'ark Fund, .nd WHEREAS, the Subdivision Cod, requires that the City Councfl set, by resolutfon, the amount of land or Clsh contribution to be dedic.ted, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following policy is adopted by the City Council: Because a new-subdivision creltes a need for parks, playgrounds, open space, tr.il syst.ms and public recre.t1onal purpos.s, the C1ty Council .11 require that 10S of the .re. of , residential subdivision Ind 10S of the Ire. of land subdivided f4r non-residential purposes be dediclted for park and recreation purposes. The land to be dedicated IS a requ1r_nt.of this section shall be reasonably Icc@ptable to use for Icttve park .nd recreattonll purposes and shall be It . location convenient topeopl. to be served thereby or shall be of significant scenic value to be preserv~d by scenic easements. Factors used in evaluating the adequacy of the areas to be dedicated shall include the .'size, shape, topography, geolo91, vegetation cover. access Ind location. I> . At the option of the City, ,nd fn lieu of such land dedication, . the owner of I subdivision shill pay to the Cfty for p.rk Ind recreation. purposes at the time of final plat Ipproval, the following su.s for said subdivision. $ 500.00 1.000.00 325.00/un1t plus $75.00 per bedrOOM above the first bedroOM of elch unit 71 of 1.nd value or SZ,500/acre The ctty may requfre additional park dedic.tton fees if the number of residenti.l units are increased in a subdivision ifter final pl.t approval. a. S1ngl. family dwelling lots b. Two family d~111ng lots c. Apartments. townhouses. condominiums and other dwe1l1ng units d. Commercial and industrial In the case of land subdivided before the approv.l of this ordinance. or .1nor subdfvisions, the same fees per untt shaJl be ded1cated for park and recreation purposes. Slid sum shaJJ be paid for .s building permits are 1ssued for the units. F.ILE No.425 04/08 '05 14:48 ID:CITY OF WOODBURY FAX: 16517143501 PARK DEDICATION · All new subdivisions must dedicate land or money, as required by City Ordinance, Article V, Section 21. · City Council establishes amount annually by resolution. CUlTent Dedication Requirements Applies to aU final plats approved after September t 1, 2002 (Approved September 11, 2002 by Resolution) Land Dedication Subdivision Tv~e 10% Industrial, Commercial and Office 10% (Ow2.0 units/acre) Add I % for each unit above 2.0 Residential Cash Dedication $2,QOO/unit Single-family and Duplex Housing, Minor Subdivisions, Cluster Developments All Other Attached Housing Mobile Home Parks $2,OOO/unit $2.000/unit $3,000/acre $3,OOO/acre $3,OOO/acre Industrial Commercial Office · The Park and Recreation Commission reviews all preliminary plat proposals to ensure the requirements of the Comprehensive Parks and Trails System plan and dedication ordinance are being met. · Dedication ofland is based on the gross land area of the development and the dedication of cash based on the total number of units. · Factors used in evaluating land proposed for park dedication include size, shape, topography, hydrology, tree cover, access and location. · Lakes, wetlands, stonn water holding areas and drainage ways, shall not be included in the calculation of land proposed to be credited for park dedication. · Dedication of money goes into the Developers' Deposit Fund and can only be used to fund acquisition, development or debt retirement associated with the Parks and Trails System. Revised 09/11/02 .J: !FI'JJW' II'folf. ,,!ilil! r 111'//;,', './'",l Ii. .rlif'il/hili f/pdl/((') ,'" /;;,,;:/;,'/ )(iIJ.:",dlJi' PAGE 2 Subd. 2. The amount of land to be dedicated in accordance herewith shall be as follows: A. Residential Development. The amount of land that all new residential subdivisions shall dedicate for public parks, playgrounds, public open space or storm water holding areas or ponds, as required by this chapter, shall be a percentage of the gross land area being platted based upon the proposed density per gross acre as shown below: Proposed Densitv (units) Per Gross Acre of Plat 0.0-1.9 2.0-3.5 3.6-5.9 6.0-10 10+ PercentaQe of Gross Area of Plat to be Dedicated 9% 11% 13% 15% Add 0.6% per unit over 10 B. Commercial/Industrial Development. The amount of land to be dedicated in accordance herewith shall be 10% of the gross land area to be platted. Source: Ordinance No. 500, Second Series Effective Date: August 4, 2003 SUBD. 3. The Community Development Director shall transmit a copy of all preliminary plats involving land to be dedicated for the purpose hereof, to the Natural Resources and Recreation Commission, who shall report back to the Community Development Director within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof, with recommendation with reference to said proposed dedication. SUBD. 4. Cash in lieu of land. The City may at its discretion require the developer to make a cash payment to the City in lieu of land to meet public land dedication requirements. The cash amounts shall be determined as follows: A. Residential Development 1. $2,200.00 per unit for all single family detached units. 2. $1,650.00 per unit for all twin homes and two (2) unit buildings. 3. $1,100.00 per unit for all buildings containing three (3) or more units B. Commercialllndustrial Development 1. $1,200.00 per gross acre of industrial development. 2. $1,500.00 per gross acre of commercial development. C. Any cash so obtained shall be used by the City only for the acquisition of land or equipment for parks, playgrounds, public open space, trails or debt retirement in City of Hastings Code Book Chapter 11 Page 20 of 25 " ~ .. \..-1' i "-"" ,--., . APR. 14, 2005 10: 00 AM CITY_OF_MINNETONKA NO, 344 P. 2 z ORDINANCE NO. 2002~23 AN ORDINANCE AMEND,NG SECTION 400.030, SUBDIVISION 2 OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING PARK DEDICATION FEES THE CITY OF MINNETONKlI. ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 400.030, Subdivision 2, under Park Dedication is amended as follows: 2. At the city's option, the subdivider must sAaU contribute an amount in cash, in lieu of eF all or a portion of the la nd required under subdivision 1, according to the following fee schedule: Single dwellings $2.375 $am per buildable lot +ownhomos, ~elo d'Nel tngs, anQ multipIH\'~lIings with 3 ~) b1F1its per l;)b1i1ding ~gg per unit two-family and multiple dVlellings '/Jith 10 er FFleFe units per ~Iding $2.375 $WO per unit $5.475 $3,.GOO per acre $5,700$2,<190 per acre office/industrial commercial The City Council may wai'.'9 or reduce this fee if the subdivision contributes to the city's affordable housina coals or some other Dublic purpose. The strickeR language j'~ deleted; the sinale-underlined language is inserted. City of Champlin: :City Services Page 1 of 4 hamplin (J hometown place for hometown people , . City Services City Hall I Parks & Recreation I Public Works & Utilities About Champlin City News Quick links Schools PolicQ Fire Librarv Ordinances Public Notices ..9it~~()I11E'J,. E:\fE'J~t~<:;~lend,,!r.,.g~~r:r!plin<:;~~()nicJe..~..9.it~..~E'Jarch , ,'. City HID! > Ordinances> City Services Ordinances 12-107. Park Dedication. 1. Purpose: The City Council recognizes it is essential to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Champlin that the character and quality of the environment be considered to be of major importance in the planning and development of the City. In this regard, the manner in which land is developed and used is of high priority. The preservation of land for public use as parks, recreational facilities as described in Minnesota Statutes Section 471.191, playgrounds, trails, wetlands, and public open spaces within the City is essential for the maintenance of a healthful and desirable environment for all citizens of the City. The City must not only provide these amenities for its present citizens, but it must also provide for the future. It is recognized by the City Council that the need for such parks, facilities, playgrounds, trails wetlands, and public open spaces is directly related to the density and intensity of population and development permitted and allowed within the City. Urban development results in increased population, increased intensity of use of and greater demands for such public areas and facilities. Disregard ofthis principle would result in deterioration of such spaces and facilities and would diminish the quality of the environment for all. 2. Park Dedication Requirements: The approval of all applications for every new development, subdivision of land, lot split or planned unit development in the City of Champlin shall be conditioned on the dedication to the public by the applicant, or owner of the land to be developed if different from the applicant, of a reasonable portion ofthe proposed development, subdivision, lot split or planned unit development or, at the discretion ofthe City Council, an equivalent amount in cash for part or all of the portion to be dedicated, for conservation purposes or for public use as parks, recreational facilities as defined and outlined in Minnesota Statutes 471.191, playgrounds, trails, wetland, and public open spaces. It is the policy of the City of Champlin that the amount of land or cash to be dedicated or paid to the public pursuant to this section shall be related to the anticipated population density and intensity of use of such public areas and facilities resulting from each new development, subdivision, lot split or planned unit development, and on the impact on use and demand for use of such facilities in the City. Such requirements shall hereinafter be referred to as the park dedication requirements. 3. Required for Final Approval: Applicants for the development, lot split or subdivision of residential, commercial, and industrial land, or the owners of the land, shall satisfy the park dedication requirements by conveyance of the land to be dedicated and payment of the cash equivalency required by this ordinance to the City before final approval of the application, in accordance with the standards set forth herein. In the case of an application for approval of a split of an existing lot, the calculation of the park dedication requirements shall be the size of the original lot, before split, unless a park dedication requirement had been imposed and paid previously on the original lot. If the http://ci.champlin.mn. us/ ordinances/Subdi vision 12-107 .html 4/18/2005 City of Champlin: :City Services www.ci.champlin.mn.us @ 2004 The City of Champlin, 11955 Champlin Drive Champlin, Minnesota 55316 Phone (763) 421.8100 Fax: (763) 421-5256 Emaii: email@ci.champlin.mn.us P~ge 2 of 4 lot had previously been subject to a park dedication requirement, then the park dedication requirement under this ordinance shall be calculated on the size of the newly created lot. 4. Standards: The following standards shall be applied to determine the park dedication requirements applicable to each application for development, lot split or subdivision of residential, commercial and industrial property in the City. A. Final plat approval of every development or subdivision in the City for residential, commercial, industrial or other uses, every lot split and every planned unit development which includes residential, commercial and industrial uses, or any combination thereof, shall be subject to the park dedication requirements set for below: 1. With regard to property to be developed for commercial uses which is to be approved for commercial uses, 7.5% of the total area within the subdivision, lot to be split or plat, including outlots and all areas to be dedicated to the public for other public purposes, shall be dedicated to the public for park purposes, or its equivalent value in cash shall be paid to the City. 2. With regard to property to be developed for industrial uses, 7.5% of the total area within the subdivision, lot to be split or plat, including outlots and all other areas to be dedicated to the public for other public purposes, which is to be approved for industrial uses shall be dedicated to the public for park purposes, or its equivalent value in cash shall be paid to the City. 3. Residential uses within the subdivision, lot to be split or plat shall be subject to park dedication requirements at the rate of .04 acres per housing unit. 4. In the event that the development, subdivision, lot to be split or planned unit development is a mixed-use development, the park dedication requirements set forth herein shall apply in proportion to the various uses within the subdivision, lot to be split or plat. E. For all projects in which all or part of the park dedication requirements are to be satisfied by a cash equivalency payment and which are to receive final City Council approval before an adjusted schedule is adopted by the City Council pursuant to paragraph (3) below, the cash payment shall be according to the following schedule: (1) Commercial $10,000 per acre (2) Industrial $ 8,000 per acre (3) Residential $ 2,200 per housing unit For all such projects which are to receive final approval after such adjustment the applicant or owner shall satisfy the cash requirements in accordance with the schedule in effect at the time of the final approval. C. The City Council shall, not sooner than one year from the effective date of this ordinance, and thereafter as land values within the City change, but not more frequently than annually, review the cash equivalency requirements stated herein. If, in the discretion of the Council, with the advise of the City Assessor, such values have changed sufficiently to justify a change in the schedule to maintain a reasonable equivalency to the fair market value of similar property in the City of Champlin, the Council may, by resolution, adopt a cash payment schedule to reflect such changes so that the cash equivalency payments made in lieu of the dedication of land shall approximate the fair market value of the land that would be dedicated if cash was not required. 5. Use of Cash Equivalence: All cash equivalency payments made to satisfy the park dedication requirements shall be placed in a special fund by the City and used only for conservation purposes or for public use as parks, recreational facilities as described in section 471.191 of Minnesota Statutes, playgrounds, trails or open space. http://ci.champlin.mn.us/ordinances/Subdivision 12-107 .html 4/18/2005 City ofChamplin::City Services Page 3 of 4 6. Determination ofthe Land to be Dedicated: The Park and Recreation Commission shall, prior to the time that the Planning Commission completes its public hearings on the preliminary plat, review the preliminary plat and recommend to the Planning Commission the total area and location of the land the Park and Recreation Commission determines should be dedicated for park use. Such recommendations shall not be binding. In those instances where the Park and Recreation Commission concludes that a cash equivalency payment should be made by the applicant or owner in lieu of dedication of land, the Park and Recreation Commission shall recommend to the Planning Commission the percentage of the total park dedication requirement to be paid to the City in cash. In the event that review at a regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission would result in a delay in the review and approval process so that the time limitations of Minnesota Statutes Section 462.358 may not be met, the requirement of review by the Park and Recreation may be waived by either the applicant or by the City Council at the time of its review of the application. 7. Dedicated Land Not to be Included in Density Calculations: Land dedicated to satisfy the park dedication requirements of this ordinance shall be included in the area of the subdivision, lot to be split or plat for purposes of calculating the density requirements of the development as set out in the City of Champlin's Zoning Ordinance. 8. Standards for Accepting Dedication of Land for Public Purposes: In addition to all other requirements of this ordinance, all land to be dedicated to satisfy the park dedication requirements shall meet the following standards: A. It shall meet the needs of the City as identified in the Park Systems Plan, Comprehensive Plan or Trails Plan. B. The applicant shall, prior to final plat approval, deliver to the City Attorney an abstract of title or registered property abstract for all land to be dedicated, evidencing good marketable title without liens or encumbrances of any kind. It shall have marketable title, free and clear of any mortgages, liens, encumbrances, assessments and taxes. The conveyance documents shall be in a form acceptable to the City. C. The required conveyance of land to be dedicated and any payment of cash equivalency in lieu ofland dedication shall be made prior to filing of the final plat or the granting of final approval. D. The removal of trees, topsoil, storage of construction equipment, burying of construction debris, or stockpiling of surplus soil on dedicated land is strictly forbidden without the written approval of the City. E. It must not be located in drain ways, flood plains or ponding areas after the site has been developed. 9. Required Improvements: Applicants shall be responsible for making certain improvements to their developments for park, playground and public open space purposes as follows: A. Provide finished grading and ground cover for all park, playground, and public open spaces within their development contract. B. Where dedicated park areas fall outside a developer's plat or subdivision, the developer shall establish monumental irons on all dedicated park properties for the purpose of identifying park boundaries. The developer shall also provide a certificate of survey, prepared by a registered land surveyor, to the Park and Recreation Department. 10. Authority: The State of Minnesota has recognized the importance of providing for parks and open-space in M.S.A. 462.358, subdivision 2 (b), and M.S.A. 471.191. www.ci.champlin.mn.us @ 2004 The City of Champlin, http://ci.champlin.mn. us/ordinances/Subdivision 12-107 .html 4/18/2005 City of Champlin: :City Services 11955 Champlin Drive Champlin, Minnesota 55316 Phone: (763) 421-8100 Fax: (763) 421-5256 Email: email@ci.champlin.mn.us http://ci.champlin.mn.us/ordinances/Subdivision12-1 07 .html P~ge 4 o~ 4 4/18/2005 0.4/08/2005 ........,... ~ .......... 15:32 CITY OF MAHTOMEDI ~ 4308810 [;101 NO. 458 9. GENERAL PROVI~IONS. A. Protection of Natural Features. The City Council reserves the right to decline approval of a subdivision if due regard is not shown for the preservation of aU natural features such as large trees, water courses, scenic points, h.istorical spots and similar City assets which, if preserved. will add attractiveness and stability to the proposed development of the property. B. Public Sites and Open Spaces. i. Consideration of the Public Property. The subdivider shall consult with the Planning Commission, at the time his Preliminary Plat is under consideration, to seCUre their recommenda.tion as to the location of any property that should be dedicated to the public. such as parks, playgrounds or other public property. The Preliminary Plat shall show the location and dimensions of aU areas to be dedica.ted in this manner. 11. Public Sites to be Reserved. Where a proposed drainage way. park. playground, school si,Ie or other public site, as shown on the Comprehensive Development Plan, is embraced in part or in whole by the boundary of a proposed subdivision and such public si,tes are not dedicated, such sites shall be reserved and no action taken towards approval of a plan or plat for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days to allow the proper governmental agency the opportunity to COnsideT and take actions toward acquisition of such public ground or park by purchase or other methods. iiL In all new residential subdivisions. a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the gross area subdivided shall be dedicated for public recreation space or open space. For all other subdivisions. the fee shall be a minimum seven percent (7%) of the gross area subdivided shall be dedicated for public recreation space Or open space. The dedicated percent of the gross area subdivided shall be in addition to property dedicated for sl:reets, alleys. easements or other public ways. No areas may be dedicated for public use until such areas have been approved by the City Council as suitable and necess!I1)' for the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. When the subdivision is too small for practical dedication of public land or jf no land in the subdivision is suitable for such use. the subdivider shall be required to pay a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the market value of the land prior to subdivision. The market value of the land shall be determined by utilization of tax assessment records, a. report from. a certified appraiser or by agreement between the City Council and the subdivider. If the minor subdivisi,on involves two or more existing residential lots which conform to the Zoning Code, and the proposed subdivision will Dot result in the creation of an additional lot or lots, such minor subdivision shall be exempt from the requirement of Section 9 (B)(ili) above. (4/26/99) C. Complete Neighborhoods. Upon receivi,ng a report from the Planning Commission, tbe City Council may grant a variance from the provisions of these regulations in the case of a subdivision large enough to constitute a more or Jess self-contained neigbborhood,. provided that the City receives adequate safeguards to insure development according to a Preliminary Plat submitted by the subdivider. Said Preliminary Plat shall not be in conflict with the Comprehensive Development Plan Chapter 11.02 - 21 CITY OF MAPLE GROVE Sec. 30-18. Provision of land for public use. (a) Required. Pursuant to Minn. Stats. S 462.358, subd. 2b, except as otherwise provided in this section, the city requires all owners or developers, as a prerequisite to approval of a plat, subdivision or development of any land, to convey to the city, or dedicate to the public use, a reasonable portion of any such proposal for public use as streets, roads, sewers, electric, gas and water facilities, stormwater drainage and holding areas or ponds, similar utilities and improvements, or parks, playgrounds, trails or open space, such portions to be approved and acceptable to the city. (b) Suitability of dedicated land. Any land to be dedicated as a requirement of this section shall be reasonably adaptable for its proposed use and shall be at a location convenient to the people to be served. Factors used in evaluating the adequacy of proposed park and recreation areas shall include size, shape, topography, geology, tree cover, access and location. (c) Park dedication requirements. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, subdividers and developers of land within the city shall be required to dedicate to the city for park, playground, trail and public open space purposes the following minimum amounts of land or cash, or both, whichever the city, at its option, shall require. The required dedication shall be made prior to the city's release of the final plat for filing. Subdividers and developers may, however, pay the park dedication fee at any time after the final plat has been approved by the city council. The amount of any required cash contribution shall be calculated based upon rates established by the city and in effect as of the date of the release of the final plat for filing. For purposes of this subsection (c), words such as, but not limited to, "total acreage," "subdivision area," "the property in the plat, subdivision or development," and "the property being platted," whenever such words appear in this subsection or any resolution or policy adopted pursuant thereto, shall mean the gross area of the plat, subdivision or development except any undeveloped outlot that will, by current standards, be required to make the dedication required in this subsection at such time as the outlot is developed, subdivided or platted in the future. (1) Residential dedications. a. Land shall be dedicated pursuant to the following schedule, wherein density is calculated by considering the total acreage of the entire plat, subdivision or development being considered: TABLE INSET: Dwelling Units per Gross Acre Dedication Requirement Less than 9 10 percent of subdivision area ~ and more 11 percent of subdivision area plus an additional 1 percent for each additional dwelling unit per acre over 9 b. A cash contribution in lieu ofland dedication may be required at the discretion of the city. The cash contribution shall be calculated by the city estimating the fair market value per acre of residential property in the city, and such value shall then be multiplied by ten percent and the resulting figure divided by the average density of residential development existing in the city. The city shall establish the cash contribution by resolution, which shall not exceed the above calculation. c. The city may require the subdivider or developer to make a combination cash and land dedication pursuant to the following formula: 1. The amount of land which could be required in accordance with this chapter shall be calculated. 2. From the total calculated under subsection c.! of this subsection, the actual amount of land the city determines to be needed to fulfill the purposes of this subsection c shall be subtracted. 3. The balance arrived at under subsection c.2 of this subsection shall be converted into a cash contribution in lieu of land dedication pursuant to a standard formula established by the city, which formula takes into consideration such things as, but not necessarily limited to, the fair market value of the property in the plat, subdivision or development and the percentage of the total park dedication obligation represented by such balance. (2) Commercial and industrial dedication requirements. a. Land dedication, if required, shall be 7 1/2 percent ofthe subdivision or development. b. If the city requires payment of fees in lieu of land dedication, that fee shall be based upon the same percentage set forth in subsection a of this subsection, multiplied by the acreage ofthe proposed plat, development or subdivision, and by the council's estimate, as established at least annually by resolution, of the fair market value per acre of undeveloped commerciallindustrialland in the community. c. Where a combination land and cash dedication is made, the lands dedicated will be deducted from the total park dedication land requirement, and the balance of required dedication acreage will be multiplied by the current council estimate established pursuant to subsection b of this subsection to determine the amount of cash dedication. (3) Miscellaneous requirements. The following requirements apply to all dedications or conveyances for park, playground, trail or public open space purposes: a. Suitability of land. Land conveyed or dedicated pursuant to the provisions of this subsection (c) must be located outside of drainageways, floodplains and ponding areas after the site has been developed. b. Installation of improvements. As part of their development contract or site plan approval responsibilities, owners and developers shall be responsible for making certain improvements to the developments for park, playground, trail and public open space purposes, including, but not limited to, finished grading and ground cover for all park, playground, trail and public open spaces within their developments. c. Standards for location. 1. The park board shall develop and recommend to the city council for adoption standards and guidelines for determining what geographic location of each such development should reasonably be required to be so conveyed or dedicated. 2. Such standards and guidelines may take into consideration the zoning classification to be assigned to the land to be developed, the particular use proposed for such land, amenities to be provided and factors of density and site development as proposed by the owners or developers. 3. The park board shall further recommend changes and amendments from time to time to such standards and guidelines to reflect changes in the usage of land which may occur, changes in zoning classifications and concepts, and changes in planning and development concepts that relate to the development and usages to which land may be put. d. Park board recommendations. The park board shall, in each case, recommend to the city council the total area and location of such land that the park board feels should be so conveyed or dedicated within the development for park or playground purposes. e. Acquisition of sites proposed on official map or comprehensive plan. Where a proposed park, playground, trail, open space or other recreational area that has been indicated on the official map and/or comprehensive plan is located in whole or in part within a proposed subdivision, such proposed site shall be designated as such and be dedicated to the city. If the subdivider chooses not to dedicate an area in excess of the land required under this section for such proposed site, the council shall not be required to act to approve or disapprove the plat of the subdivision for a period of90 days after the subdivider meets all the provisions of this chapter, in order to permit the council to consider the proposed plat and to take the necessary steps to acquire, through purchase or condemnation, all or part of the public site proposed on the official map or comprehensive plan. f. Density and open space requirements under zoning regulations. Land area so conveyed or dedicated for park, playground, trail and open space purposes may not be used by an owner or developer as an allowance for purposes of calculating the density requirements of the development as set out in chapter 36 and shall be in addition to and not in lieu of open space requirements for planned unit developments pursuant to chapter 36. g. Private open space. Where private open space for park, playground, trail, open space or other recreation purposes is provided in a proposed subdivision and such space is to be privately owned and maintained by the future residents of the subdivision, such areas may be used for credit at the discretion of the city council against the requirement of dedication for purposes described in this subsection (c), provided the city council finds it is in the public interest to do so and that the following standards are met: 1. Yards, court areas, setbacks and other open space required to be maintained by the zoning and building regulations shall not be included in the computation of such private open space; 2. The private ownership and maintenance of the open space shall be adequately provided for by written agreement; 3. The private open space shall be restricted for park, playground, trail, open space or recreational purposes by recorded covenants which run with the land in favor of the future owners of property within the tract and which cannot be eliminated without the consent of the city council; 4. The proposed private open space must be reasonably adaptable for use for such purposes, taking into consideration such factors as size, shape, topography, geology, access and location ofthe private open space land; 5. Facilities proposed for such purposes must be in substantial accordance with the provisions of the recreational element of the comprehensive plan, and be approved by the city council; and 6. Where such credit is granted, the amount of credit shall not exceed 25 percent ofthe amount calculated in subsection (c)(l) or (2) ofthis section, whichever is applicable. h. Disposition of cash contributions. The park board shall establish a separate fund into which all cash contributions received from owners and developers in lieu of conveyance or dedication of land for park, playground, trail and open space purposes shall be deposited. The park board shall establish separate budgeting and accounting procedures for such fund and shall make from time to time appropriations from such fund for acquisition of land for such purposes, for developing existing park, playground, trail and open space sites or for debt retirement in connection with land previously acquired for such purposes. i. Administrative procedures. The park board shall establish such administrative procedures as it may deem necessary and required to implement the provisions ofthis subsection (c). (4) Determination of land type. The determination of whether land is residential, commercial, or industrial shall be based upon the zoning of the particular land for which dedication is required. Zoning classifications shall be categorized as follows: TABLE INSET: Zoning and Type R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 i:l.esidential 8, MXD, FF ..;ommercial I Industrial Planned unit development (PUD), FP, S, and W See underlying zoning classification PUD district See major use approved when zoned PUD (5) Waivers. The park dedication requirement may be waived by the city council in connection with lands described in subsections a and b of this subsection, subject to the requirements of subsections c and d of this subsection. Such lands include: a. Land owned by a government or governmental subdivision, which land is or will be devoted to a public purpose; and b. Privately owned land that is intended to be maintained or developed so as to contain on at least 90 percent of the gross subdivision area large park- like areas open to use by the public such as a golf course. c. Prior to subdivision approval and any such waiver, the property owner (public or private) must present to the city in recordable form a covenant running with the land and satisfactory to the city wherein the owner agrees for himself, his heirs, successors, and assigns to make park dedication for the land according to prevailing requirements at the time dedication is required in any of the following circumstances: 1. Whenever public lands or uses or portions thereof which are otherwise exempt become privately owned and do not or will not meet the 90 percent requirement set forth in this subsection, as measured at the time of the covenant; 2. Whenever more than ten percent of the gross subdivision area of any privately owned property, as measured at the time of the covenant, becomes developed so as to prevent the public by design or implication from unrestricted access to the land; or 3. If the actual or intended use of the land changes so as to be inconsistent with the types of public activities and uses set forth in this subsection. d. The covenant referred to in subsection c of this subsection shall be filed in the office of the county recorder at the owner's expense at or before the recording of the plat by which the subdivision is accomplished. (Code 1984, 9 350:27; Ord. No. 04-25, 9 1, 12-6-2004) ! . PARK BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Park Dedication Requirements The following is the administrative procedure to determine total acreage for purposes of establishing park dedication requirements on a proposed subdivision. The gross acreage of a plat would be established per proposed submittal. The total acreage of the plat would be used to calculate park dedication requirements would be: Gross Acreage . Minus protected wetlands . Minus outlots available for future development · Minus rights-of-way that meet the criteria of a minor arterial or larger as defined in the Maple Grove Transportation Plan - Roadway Classification System and minus that portion of a local road right-of-way in excess of 80 feet. Equals the total acreage on which park dedication fees are applied. Approved by the Park Board: 2-17-05 SECTION 9: My ~f Chask-fA ZONING ORDINANCE 4) Butt Lots: Butt lots shall be platted at least five (5) feet wider than the average width of interior lots in the block. 5) Side Lot Lines: Side lot lines of lots shall be substantially at right angles to the street line. 6) Water Courses: Lots abutting upon a water course, drainage way, channel, or stream shall have an additional depth or width, as required, to assure house sites that are not subject to flooding. 7) Natural Features: In the subdividing of any land, regard shall be shown for all natural features, such as tree growth, water courses, historic spots, or similar conditions, which, if preserved, will add attractiveness and stability to the proposed development. 8) Lot Remnants: All remnants of lots below a minimum size left over after subdividing of a larger tract must be added to adjacent lots, or a plan shown as to a future use rather than allowed to remain as unusable parcels. 9) Lots Along Thoroughfares: There shall be no direct vehicular access from residential lots to arterial streets, and such access to collector streets shall be avoided where possible. PUBLIC LAND DEDICATION Dedication of Land or Cash Equivalent for Park/Open Space Use: In all subdivisions to be developed for residential, commercial, industrial, or other uses, or as a planned development which includes residential, commercial, and industrial uses, or any combination thereof in addition to other land dedicated for public use pursuant to these subdivision regulations, a reasonable portion of each such proposed subdivision shall be dedicated for public use as parks, playgrounds, trails, or public open space. At its option, the City Council may require a cash contribution in lieu of land dedication, or may require a combination of land, cash contribution, or public improvements related to dedicated lands. 23 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS a) Land Dedication: I) Amount of Land: For purpose of this Ordinance, "reasonable portion" to be dedicated shall be at least ten (10) percent of gross residential land and at least seven (7) percent of gross commercial and industrial land. 2) Suitability of Land: The City Council shall not be required to accept land which it determines would not be suitable for public purposes as set forth above, or which would require extensive public expenditures to make such land usable. In determining the suitability of land for public purposes, the City Council shall consider its relation to the Chaska Comprehensive Plan, Park/Recreation Plan element, and may also consider such factors as size, shape, topography, soil conditions, drainage, tree cover, and accessibility. 3) Storm Water Holding Areas: Land dedicated for the holding of storm water, power line easements, etc., or land which may be of questionable public use as park oriented land shall not be acceptable as pari of the park dedication requirement unless same land does in fact fulfill the intent and purposes of this Ordinance. 4) Provision of Excess Private Open Space: Where private developed open space is provided in excess of that required pursuant to the Chaska Zoning Ordinance, the City Council may accept such areas as credit against the amount of land required to be dedicated for public purposes so long as necessary assurances are provided that same will remain as park or recreation land. 5) Provision of Park/Recreational Facilities: Where developed park/recreation facilities are provided for public use such as tennis courts, ball fields, and walkways, the City Council may reduce the amount of required land dedication or cash contribution by an amount equivalent to the cost of such facilities provided. 6) Excess Area Required for Public Use: The City Council may require that an area in excess of that required to be dedicated herein be designated on the plat for public use as park, playground, trail, or public open space use. The City Councilor such other appropriate public agency may acquire such excess land by dedication, purchase, or condemnation. Page 24 ZONING ORDINANCE 7) Quit Claim Deed or Easement: The dedication of any land shall be made by the Developer delivering to the City, or appropriate home owner's association approved by the City, a Quit Claim Deed or easement, as hereinafter provided, for such land immediately after filing of the plat in the appropriate recording office in the County of Carver, State of Minnesota. Whether such dedication shall be by Quit Claim Deed, and thereby conveying fee title to the City, or easement shall be within the discretion of the City based upon the following guidelines: - If the land involved is a relatively narrow parcel which its primary intended use for park purpose is the conveyancing of people from one place to another together with the construction of such facilities as are deemed necessary by the City for walkway purposes, said dedication may be by easement; in all other cases such dedication shall be by Deed conveying fee title to the City free of liens and encumbrances which may in the opinion of the City Council adversely affect the property for park purposes. b) Cash in Lieu of Land: 1) Amount of Cash: The amount of cash to be paid in lieu of land dedication shall be based upon the fair market value of the land to be subdivided at the time of Final Plat approval. Market value for land depends on numerous factors including, but not limited to, location, density, topography, soil conditions, tree cover, etc. Therefore, for purposes of this Section 9, fair market value is determined according to one of the formulas as set forth by Resolution of the City Council. 2) Assessment: The City Council may permit the required cash equivalent to be assessed against the subdivided land in accordance with the terms of Section 10 d (3) (ii) of this Ordinance. Such cash payments shall bear interest at the maximum rate allowable on assessments under the laws ofthe State of Minnesota. 3) Time of Payment: All cash payments shall be made no later than at the time of Final Plat approval unless assessed pursuant to Subsection (2) above. 25 ~ ..' ' '1 SECTION 10: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 4) Separate Fund Required: The City Council shall establish a separate fund into which all cash contributions received from owners and developers in lieu of land dedication shall be deposited. This fund shall also hold cash donations made by the private sector for park and open space improvements as well as any money derived from the sale or lease of public open space. The City Council shall establish separate budgeting and accounting procedures for this fund and may make appropriations from such fund from time to time for acquisition of land for park and playground purposes and for capital development of existing park and playground sites. c) Park, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Review/ Recommendation: 1) The subdivider shall consult with the Chaska Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission at the time the sketch plan is under consideration to secure its recommendation concerning any property which should be dedicated to the public for parks, playgrounds, trails, and open space. 2) The Park Commission shall recommend to the City Council the location, size, and configuration of land that the Commission feels should be dedicated for the above public purposes, and/or the total amount of cash contribution to be made in lieu of land. 3) The Commission shall also make recommendation to the City Council on the disbursements of funds collected as part of this Ordinance and on other administrative procedures which it deems necessary to carry out the provisions ofthis Ordinance. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS OF THE SITE a) Improvements Listed and Described: Prior to the approval of the Final Plat by the City Council, the subdivider shall have agreed, in the manner set forth in Subsection (c) of this Section, to install, in conformity with all applicable standards and ordinances of the City, the following improvements on the site: 1) Monuments: Monuments of a permanent character shall be placed in locations on the boundary of the subdivision and within it as required by State Law. Page 26 04/11/2005 14:18 FAX 9528822656 CITY OF SAVAGE 14I002 City of Savage Subdivision Ordinance 17 "~~_/ 3. land outside of the subdivision under construction or consideration. Single-family dwellings shall have a minimum one-inch (1,") diameter water service. E. Drainage and erosion control. Storm sewer and/or other surface drainage facilities shall be installed as determined to be necessary by the City Engineer for the proper drainage of surface waters. All properties shall be liable for storm drainage assessment in accordance with thl';} criteria, policies, and square footage rate established by the City Council. (n areas susceptible to erosion hazard or sedimentation damage such as drainage swales and steep slopes, sod, riprap or other erosion control measures shall be required subject to City Engineer's review and approval. F. Sidewalks and driveways. Sidewalks, where provided or required, shall be at least five (5) feet in width, with greater widths as may be required by the City Council. Driveways shall be constructed from the curb and gutter or pavement edge to the property line or property side of the sidewalk. In cases where driveways are constructed after curbing and sidewalk are in place, the sidewalk shall be reconstructed in accordance with driveway specifications for the width of the driveway. Concrete driveway entrances, as approved by the City. shall be constructed. All platted lots on paved streets shall provide driveways (either asphalt or concrete) within one (1J year from the date the building permit is issued. G. streetlights. Any person, firm, corporation, subdivider, developer or owner who is responsible for any new public street construction within the City shall also be responsible for the procurement and installation of street lighting. street lighting shall be installed as approved by the City ~gineer. H. Financing. Prior to final plat approval by the City Council, the subdivider shall enter into a developer's agreement, as prepared by the City Engineer, and submit a letter of credit or cash escrow agreement to enSure the following: '--..-..' That the developer shall pay for all required improvements including the subdivision's share of costs for trunk facilities, storm water drainage, collector streets, and any other infrastructure reasonably related to the service of the subdivision. 2. That all required improvements shall be completed within two (2) years after commencement of any construction in the subdivision, or within such portion thereof that may be approved by the City Council for development at any time, provided however, that the City Council for good cause may extend 'the period of time in which the improvements must be completed. The City Council may elect to install any of the required improvements under the terms of a cash escrow agreement. 1. 3. That if the required improvements are not completed within the two (2) years or the extended period, all amounts held under the escrow. agreement or letter of credit shall be turned over and delivered to the City and applied to the cost of the required improvements under the terms of a cash escrow agreement. Any balance remaining after such improvements have been made shall be returned to the owner or developer. 4. The letter of credit or cash escrow agreement shall be equal to one and one quarter (1 X) times the City Engineer's estimated cost of the required improvements. The developer shall pay for all costs incurred by the City for review and inspection including preparation and/or review of plans and specifications by the City Engineer,.Zoning Administrator, and City Attorney, as well as other costs of a similar nature. 10-1-13 Park Dedication. A. Authority. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 462.358, Subd. 2b, as may be amended, the city may require that a reasonable portion of any proposed subdivision be dedicated to the public or preserved for conservation purposes or for public use as parks, playgrounds, trails, wetlands, or open space, or that an equivalent cash amount be paid in lieu of land dedication. ,,-_J '_'" 04fP!2005 ~4: 18 FAX 9528822656 CITY OF SAVAGE 141003 City of ;;;,;lVage St,lbdivision Ordinance 16 B. Land dedication. At the time of subdivision, the developer shall be required to dedicate for public use as parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, trails or pUblic open space, a suitable tract of land I containing ten percent (10%) of the area within the boundaries of the subdivision for residential plats or seven percent (7%) of the area within the boundaries of the subdivision for commercial and industrial plats. C. Land suitability. Land to be dedicated shall be'in a location and of a character consistent with and suitable for meeting the heeds identified by the Comprehensive Plan or other pertinent study adopted by the City Council. In evaluating the adequacy of proposed park and recreation areas, the city shall consider factors including size, shape, topography, geology, hydrology, tree cover, access, and location. Generally, land located within wetlands, floodplain areas, drainage ways, and pond areas shall not be accepted to meet dedication requirements, except at the discretion of the City Council. D. Terms of dedication. Dedication of land for public use shall be without restrictions or reservations and shall be designated as an outlot on the plat. The developer shall be responsible to grade the land to the contours shown on the approved preliminary plat and to leave such dedicated land in a condition suitable 10 the city. . E. Payment in lieu Df land. If, ill the judgment of the City Council, the area proposed to be dedicated is not desirable or necessary for public pLlrposes due to location. size, or any other reason, the city may require, in lieu of land dedication. a payment for park proposes. Such amount shall be based on a per dwelling unit rate for residential uses and a per acre basis for non-residential uses, as established by City Council resolution. Planned developments with mixed land uses shall make cash andfor land contributions based upon the percentage of land devoted to the various uses. F. Combined land and cash donations. The city may elect, at the discretion of the City Council, to require a combination of cash and land dedication to satisfy the requirements of this section. [n such, cases, the percentage of land dedicated shall reduce the required fee percentage by an equivalent amount 10-1-14Miscellaneous Provisions. A. Grading prior to final plat. Subsequent to preliminary plat approval, the developer may apply for a 'subdivision grading permit and, upon approval by the City Engineer and receipt of required security deposit, may commence construction to the grades and elev~tions required by the approved prelimi!lary plat Approval of a subdivision grading permit shall not, however, obligate the City Council in any manner to approve a final plat. . B. Building permits. Issuance of building permits within any subdivision shall be done in accordance with the current Building Permit/Occupancy Permit policy, as may be amended from time to time. I C. Model Homes. Model homes or dwelling units may be permitted in any residential subdivision subject to the current Building Penn it/Occupancy Permit policy and the following conditions: 1. The model home area shall be specifically identified as part of the final plat and shall be located in such a manner as to minimize conflict with construction access and traffic and to ensure adequate parking for customers and emergency vehicle access. 2. The' number of model homes shall generally be limited to one (1) per project phase, except as may be specifically approved by the City Council for larger projects. 3. The model home area shall exist until the project is ninety (90%) percent sold out or rented out, whichever shall be sooner. At the end of the time period, the developer shall be . required to restore the area to ;a normal residential chelracter. .' 4. The city may require a bond to ensure restoration of a model home area. .I I, 5. Signs in a model home area shall be subject to the standards set forth in Chapter 23 of the ; {(I' l' OF Tf\~ Minnesota Department of Transportation J?I jl/h't10 />;<.- Transportation Building 395 John Ireland Boulevard Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155-1899 @ Request for Letter of Interest Historic Shoddy Mill Buildings Available to Public Agencies The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking a public agency to take ownership of and provide a location for two historic buildings known as the Bergstein Shoddy Mill, currently located on Stagecoach Road in Oak Park Heights. The buildings are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and are significant for their association with early Jewish settlement and entrepreneurship in Minnesota. The buildings will be impacted by the proposed St. Croix River Crossing at Trunk Highway 35 and Trunk Highway 95. The buildings include an 18' by 12' shed-roof rubble stone building, formerly used as the location of a shoddy milL The stone building is currently empty. A full two-story 21' by 27'6" lumber and timber-framed warehouse was formerly used for the manufacture of mattresses and a business office. The main floor is a large unbroken space and the second floor retains an historic pulley system, but is otherwise an open space. MnDOT will move the buildings and place each on a new concrete foundation to the frost line (42") and will stabilize and secure them. The buildings must be re-located together and must retain a similar configuration and orientation to the road/street at the new site. The buildings will require a 150' by 150' site with cleared, relatively flat, well-drained slopes. The new site should be accessible from adjacent roadways. The new site must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate agencies for any environmental, social, or economic impacts and any city ordinance requirements will apply to the relocated properties unless a variance is granted by the city. The new site must meet the Secretary of Interior's Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties, that is, it should provide a setting compatible to the understanding of the historic property. The buildings will be passed on with a preservation easement and the new owners will be required to consult with the State Historic Preservation Office to ensure that any future plans for the repair or rehabilitation of the buildings meet the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. That is, no changes to the building will be made that will adversely effect the National Register Qualities of the properties. Re-use of the building is restricted only insofar as it will not adversely affect the historic characteristics of the building. Interested parties will ultimately need to show that they have a suitable site for the buildings, a viable re-use for the buildings, and the resources to maintain it into the reasonable future. The buildings will need to meet current city building codes on the new location. Public agencies are encouraged to partner with other interested parties in this endeavor. Enclosed with this letter you will find two reports: Phase III Historical Documentation of the Moritz and Bertha Bergstein House, Shoddy Mill and Waste Materials Yard, May 1997 and Relocation Feasibility Report, March 2005. Further details regarding the existing site and buildings can be found on MnDOT's project website: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/proi ects/ stcroix/ documents.html An equal opportunity employer Please send letters of interest to: Bergstein Shoddy Mill Move Attn: Jackie Sluss MnDOT Cultural Resources Unit MS 620 395 John Ireland Boulevard St. Paul MN 55155-1899 Responses to this solicitation should be postmarked by May 20, 2005. This letter has been sent to the following public agencies: City of Oak Park Heights Eric Johnson, City Administrator 14168 Oak Park Blvd, Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 City of Stillwater Larry Hanson, City Administrator 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 City of Bayport Mike McGuire, City Administrator 294 North 3rd Street Bayport, MN 55003 Washington County Don Theisen, Deputy Director of Public Works Dept. of Transportation & Physical Development 11660 Myeton Road North Stillwater, MN 55082 In addition to the above public agencies, the following historical organizations are being notified as potential partners: Washington County Historical Society 602 North Main Street (museum) PO Box 167 (mailing) Stillwater, MN 55082 651.439-5956 Brent Peterson, Executive Director Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission Stillwater City Hall 216 No. 4th Street Stillwater MN 55082 651.430.8800 Sue Fitzgerald, Staff person Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road Mpls. MN 55416 952.381.3360 Linda Schloff, Director MEMORANDUM TO: Park Board and Steve Russell, Community Development Director FROM: Klayton Eckles, Director of Public Works DATE: April 21, 2005 SUBJECT: Proposed Canoe Launch on McKusick Lake DISCUSSION At a recent Park Board discussion it was decided that the City should work to install a canoe launch at the city parking at the east end of McKusick Lake. Prior to proceeding with these operations staff thought some additional information may be warranted for discussion. Upon reviewing this proposed site, staff found that the extreme eastern end of McKusick Lake includes an outlet control structure that controls the lake elevation. Because of this there are times of the year when debris and floating bogs drift to this end of the lake and deposit themselves in the narrow channel area. As a result the channel area on the east end of the lake is fairly choked with cattail bog and other debris. In order to make this facility function adequately it would be necessary to build a gentle slope down to the water's edge. Also a dredging operation would be necessary in the cattail area to provide adequately water depth and clearance for maneuvering a canoe. Staff has done some initial assessments of what would be necessary to complete the operations to install the improvements as discussed. The challenges involved in even simple dredging operations quickly become complicated and expensive. Because of the natural resource, environmental protection measures are necessary and of course dealing with sludge, mud, and bog material is messy and difficult. Given these factors, it's estimated that even a fairly simple canoe launch could have a price tag exceeding $20,000 in this location. This was not an item that was in the 2005 capital improvement budget. At this point there appears to be two options. The first option would be to find a source of funding to undertake a full-fledged canoe landing improvement project. This may require taking the issue to City Council. The second possibility would involve installing a very rudimentary access point to the water, which would be completed with City forces. Note however that such an improvement would probably see little or no boat traffic, given the debris in the channel. , r MEMORANDUM TO: Park Board and Steve Russell, Community Development Director FROM: Klayton Eckles, Director of Public Works DATE: April 21, 2005 SUBJECT: Proposed Improvements to the Stonebridge Elementary Basketball Court DISCUSSION City staff has been in contact with representatives of the School District regarding the expansion of the basketball facilities at Stonebridge Elementary . We discussed the possibility of expanding the existing basketball facility to a full size adult basketball facility. Representatives of the School District raised some concern about mixing of adult basketball on and elementary school site. In hearing this concern and our experience at Staples Field, staff concurs there could be some compatibility issues. In our discussions we also learned that the School District is intending to improve the existing basketball facilities on the site. The School District does not intend to make the facilities a full size court. Rather, the school district would resurface the blacktop, restrip the area, move the existing standards and provide for better youth basketball opportunities (ie. seven or eight foot high baskets). Given that the School District is already planning to make some significant improvements, we asked the School District representatives if as part of their improvements, they would also be able to offer additional basketball standards set at an adult height. It appears that this is something that could be achievable within the scope of the overall playground improvement project. If so, the result would be a reasonable basketball court and hard surface area. It would provide basketball opportunities for a multiple range of age groups. Such an arrangement would not cater to the adult regional basketball community. Instead it would be serving more the immediate neighborhood. Based on our discussions, city staff felt that the School District's efforts in the proposed playground enhancements would probably result in a basketball facility that met the City's needs. This approach would also avoid the need to expend between $20-40,000 on construction of a first class full court basketball facility at this site. RRC'OMMRNOA TTON Staff recommends that the Park board endorse the proposal as described above. If the Park Board does so, city staff will continue to work the School Board to ensure improvements that do take place at the school complement city recreation opportunities. The Park Board may also wish to give staff direction to continue to pursue basketball facilities at the Public Works playground area. .. I '. , For Immediate Release Contacts: Skate wave Bill Bach Earl F. Andersen, Inc. Bloomington, MN (952) 884-7300 Minneapolis Parks Ginger Cisco Communications Mpls. Parks & Recreation Board (763) 544-0629 py':C ~ \? r-- Local Riders, Park Officials Invited to Attend Skatewave™ Skatepark Demo Tour Rolls In May 2, 2005 Minneapolis, MN, April 25, 2005 - The latest in skatepark equipment technology will hit the streets of Minneapolis May 2,2005, when the 2005 SkatewavelM Demo Tour lands in Morris Park. Skatewave, the nation's leading designer and manufacturer of modular community skateparks, is bringing their demo tour to Minneapolis to give riders and skate park planners a chance to check out the new Skatewave 3.0 equipment and learn the ins and outs of getting a skatepark in their community. Minneapolis is one of 33 cities in North America on the 2005 Tour. The interactive event, which will run from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, will feature a 6,800 square-foot skatepark, complete with quarter pipes, bank ramps, ledges and other Urban Series obstacles. The program is an interactive rider demonstration with the Skatewave Demo Team. In addition, Skatewave representatives will be on hand to discuss the process of designing and installing skateparks with interested city officials, community members and park and recreation directors. They will also have handouts available on fundraising, safety, liability issues and technical information on Skatewave engineering and design. Local riders of all ages and abilities are invited to attend, and there is no charge. All riders must bring their own helmet. Refreshments will be served, and drawings will be held for special awards, all courtesy of Skate wave and tour sponsors: Powell's Angelboy skateboards, Vitamin Water, and the Sundt Memorial Foundation. Since 2001, Skatewave has designed and installed over 400 skateparks in communities throughout the world. Skatewave is a division of Landscape Structures Inc, of Delano, Minn., the premier manufacturer of playground equipment in the United States. The Skatewave Demo Tour is open to the public. For more information about the Minneapolis event, contact Jennifer Ringold, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's Park Community Planner at 612-230-6464.. For more information about Skatewave and the Skatewave Demo Tour, please visit www.skatewave.com. or call Skatewave at 1-866-SK8-WA VE (866-758-9283). ###