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Parks Commission Agenda Packet 05-15-2003 . l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. . 8. Note: . AGEN A PARKS COMMISSION May 15, 2003 4:30 p.m. West Prair e Room "To ellhlll/Ce COIIUlllllli~1' prid" throllgh developil/!: wid IIIl1il/fllil/il/[.: ci~l' parA ,I' with a i[.:h standard '1' 1IIIItli(I''' Call to Order Approve Minutes of April 17, 2003 regullr meeting. Consideration of adding items to the age da. Citizens requests. Wild Meadow- Review of park and trail ayout. Review of Groveland Park Plan Update on amendment to Comprehensiv Park Plan Adjourn 11t 6 p.m. for Neighhorhood mee ing for Groveland Park Because of the neighhorhood meeting for Groveland Park, the Parks Commission agenda was shortened. . . . MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PARKS COMMISSION Thursday, April 7,2003 - 4:30 p.m. "To enhance community p ide through developing and maintaining city parks with a high standard of quality." Members Present: Fran Fair. Nancy McCaffrey Lany Nolan, Rick Traver and Council Liaison, Robbie Smith. Members Absent: None Stalf Present: Parks Superintendent, Adam Hawkinson; Public Works Director, John Simola and Deputy City Administrator, .1 ffO'Neill. 1. Call to Order. Chair Nolan called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum present. 2. A NANCY MCCAFFREY MOVED TO APP OVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCI 120,2003 REGULAR PARKS COMMISSION MEETING. RICK TRA VER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIM USL Y. 3. Consideration of addin items to the a en Chair Nolan indicated that representatives fro 11 the baseball association and school would be present to speak to the Commission on install tion of lights at the school ballfields. 4. Citizens Reauests. None. 12. Review of park land issues - Wild Meadow. Because John Simola had to leave l()r another ippointment, this item was moved up on the agenda. At the February 20, 2003 meeting the Parks C mmission had given approval of the layout of the parks and trail system in the proposed Wild M adows development. John Simola presented a drawing of the Wild Meadows development sh wing the two sites designated as park. His concern was with the five acre park land parcel in the n rtheast corner of the plat. He noted that the developer has been filling in certain areas incl ding the area under the gas line easement. He indicated a16' drop in elevation in this area. .1 hn Simola and Bret Weiss, City Engineer, had reviewed the property and discovered there is a culvert that drains runotTfrom the Tyler East . Parks Commission Minutes - 4/17/03 development into the proposed park area. he park area, although not delineated as wetland, is serving as drainage area. John Simola had one before the County to request exemption of the proposed park land from any future County itch #33 assessments. He noted that County Ditch #33 is not in very good condition and is in n 'cd of improvements. John Simola stated that the City is taking a lot of the runoff from this develo ment and running it to Gillard A venue and then out to the river. Kerry Saxton, from the Wright C unty Soil & Conservation office indicated that they would look at this matter but County Comm ssioner Pat Sawatzke stated that ditch laws prohibit the County from exempting properties. The ditc laws are somewhat cumbersome laws and difficult to work with. The City is f~lced with the fact t at any improvements to County Ditch #33 will result in assessments on the proposed park land. Adam Hawkinson provided photographs of t le park area for the Commission members to review and John Simola had a drawing with the dev lopment overlayed on an aerial map so that the Commission could see where the stormwater ponding takes place. Because the City can't get the park land exempt from County Ditch #33 ass ssments and because of the amount of property that drains into the park area, John Simola and A am Hawkinson felt the Parks Commission should reconsider the park land dedication f{)f the Wild Mcadow development. The Park Commission discussed options that could be considered. The first question the Commission discussed was whether a park was needed in the area. It wa noted that most of the usable land in the development was designated for housing so t e only way to get additional usable land f{)f park was to eliminate some of the lots. River Mill is t e closest existing park J{)r the area but with the Wild Mcadow development proposing to have 280 units, it was generally felt it should have some park land within the development. John SimoIa st ted there arc a number of tile lines in the area but there is no record of where they are located. Becau 'e Tyler East is outside the City limits any improvements to drainage in the area could n t be assessed against the Tyler East development. . The Parks Commission asked John Simola wI at his recommendation would be. .John Simola replied that all usable land in the developmen was designated for housing and the other land is wetland or within the easement area so there i not extra space available. There was discussion about setting criteria for accepting park land a d then seeing if the developer is able to layout his development in such a manner that meets the riteria. Some of the criteria to be considered included: I) The land must be relatively flat; ?) The land must be free of utility lines and easements; 3) The land must he above the high water elev tion which in this case would be 935-936; 4) It should drain; 5) It should front public roads a d 6) In this case the issue of future assessments for County Ditch #33 should be resolved. There as some discussion on the usable acreage of the proposed park land. John Simola felt there w uld be only about 2 acres ofusablc park land. If the developer filled some of the areas, there could be at the most 4 acres of park land but the question is whether it would be suitable park lanel. Joh Simola suggested that if the three lots adjacent to the proposed park lanel were removed and the rea filled then it would be usable for park. . Based on the new information presented, the P rks Commission felt it was necessary to rescind their 2 . . . Parks Commission Minutes - 4/17/03 approval of the park and trail layout given t) the Wild Meadow development in February. The Park Commission concerns would be made kno n to the developer and he could rcvisc his plat to meet thc criteria for park land as sct out above. I he is unable to meet that criteria, the Parks Commission would consider cash in lieu ofland for park dedication. RICK TRAVER MOVED TO RESCIND P RKS COMMISSION APPROVAL OF THE WILD MEADOW PARK AND TRAIL LA OUT BASED ON THE FACT THAT NEW INFORMA TION WAS RECEIVED RELA 'ING TO DRAINAGE ISSUES AND FUTURE ASSESSMENTS FOR COUNTY DITCH # 3. FRAN FAIR SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. RICK TRA VER MOVED TO SET ClUTE IA FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PARK LAND FOR WILD MEADOW TO INCLUDE: I) NO L SS THAN FIVE ACRE MINIMUM OF USABLE PARK LAND; 2) ELEVATION OF THE P RK LAND TO BE OUTSIDE THE 100 YEAR FLOOD ELEV AnON; 3) THE LAND MU, T BE RELATIVELY LEVEL WITH NO MORE T!IAN A 2% GRADE. IF THESE CRITER A COULD NOT BE MET, THE PARKS COMMISSION WOULD CONSIDER CAS I IN LIEU OF LAND. NANCY MCCAFFREY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION C RRIED UNANIMOUSLY. John Simola and Bret Weiss, City Engincer, ill review thcse park dcdication issucs with the developer. 5. Carlisle Villa e - Review of ark and trail a out. At a previous meeting, the Parks CommissiOI had rcviewed a preliminary layout orthe Carlisle Village development. In conjunction with di'cussion of park development for the general southeast area, it was determined that this development would not contain a park but would utilize the existing park in the Rolling Woods development and te City would develop another park when the property adjacent to the this site developed. . eff O'Neill stated an extensive tree survey was done in this area and the developer placed their lots in such a manner as to preserve as many of the trees as possible. Sidewalks arc proposed along all internal streets within the development. The other item the Parks Commission considered is con ection to existing pathways in other developments. The developer indicated that there will he a pa hway along County Road 18 which will run to the Wildwood Ridge Addition. .lefT O'Neill state that sidewalks are required if the development generates more than 200 trips a day. Adam H' wkinson asked since the City is not getting a park in this development will the adjacent landowners be made aware that when their propeliy develops the City will be looking for a park site. JeffO'Ne II and Adam Hawkinson will meet and prepare a narrative of park land needs in this area which will be incorporated into the Comprehensive Park and Pathway Plan. They will check with Stev Grittman, City Planner, whether the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan requires a puhlic hear ng. The proposed narrative will come back to the Parks Commission at their next meeting. It as also felt that a general statement should be made 3 . . Parks Commission Minutes - 4/17/03 to the developer of Carlisle Village of the ne d for them to determine a method to move the pedestrian traffic throUg~l the development hether by sidewalk or trail. The Parks Commission also felt it was important that the trails/side alks in this development connect with existing trails in adjacent developments. Added I terns: Park Dedication Fees: Because Jeff O'Neill had to eave, the Parks Commission considered the review of park dedication fees. Information had been gathe ed from other communities as to what they charge for park dedication fees. In comparison to the other com 11lmities, Monticello was considerably lower. Prior to submitting a request to the Council to consider a cha 1ge in the amount of park dedication fees, it was felt that the Parks Commission should review the inform tion and make a recommendation. It was pointed out that many of the communities surveyed applied their park dedication requirements to commercial and industrial land as well as residential development. RICK TRAVER MOVED TO INCREASE TilE PA K DEDICATION FEES TO $1,500/PER UNIT FOR RESIDENTIAL LAND, $3,000 PER ACRE F R COMMERCIAL LAND AND $2,000 PER ACRE FOR INDUSTRIAL LAND. NANCY MCC FFREY SECONDED TilE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Because this increase would aiTect industrial and con mercial land it was suggested that it be presented to the IDC. Rick Traver also suggested that this be someth'ng that is reviewed each year. Lighting at school hallfields: Gary Revenig, the sch 01 baseball coach and representatives from the baseball association and Musco Lighting came before the Parks Commission to request support for having the City install lights at the ballfield at the school. TI e lighting cost is estimated at $100,000-$120,000 and the baseball program over a year ten year period woul contribute $60,000. They were asking the City to issue bonds to cover the cost of the lighting. Chair olan asked why they felt the City should fund this improvement on school property. Gary Revenig state that the city fields arc not convenient for the amateur team to play at. If the school field was lighted the Po ecats could play there freeing the Xcel ballfields lor use t()r softball. Rick lraver stated that no funds wee budgeted to cover this nor was he certain that the Council would approve bonding for this type of impr vement. Fran Fair asked how many of the teams were actually hom Monticello and whether they had' pproached the township about contributing to the project. Adam Hawkinson stated that in addition to s me lights that are stored at the Public Works facility, he and Greg Engle were going to look at some lights hich the City of Roseville had replaced that are only 3 years old. If these lights are suitable it might reduce t c cost of the project. Chair Nolan asked what the school district's contribution would be towards this pI' )ject. Gary Revenig indicated that the school district had contributed $150,000 to the lields and would not e contributing anything for the installation of lights. Robbie Smith asked about parking at the school fields Gary Revenig stated that the City allows parking on one side of Chelsea Road, there is an area behind leftleld where there is parking and Twin City Die Casting indicated that they would allow use of their parking fa 'ilities so he did not feel parking was a problem, . 4 . . . Parks Commission Minutes - 4/17/03 Robbie Smith asked what the Parks Commission S' was the value in doing this, Rick Traver indicated that it would alleviate some of the pressure on the Xcel b Ilfields, There is the possibility that the City could get additional fields at the Xcel site and then the City c uld get away from having combination softball/baseball fields. Gary Revenig stated that there is talk about xpanding to include a second amateur team and possibly a 35 and older team. Adam Hawkinson p inted out that there would be some additional expense to the City to convert the Xcel fields from combilm ion fields. The consensus of the Parks Commission was that while they were aware that the need is there an are sensitive to the concerns of the ballfield users financially they cannot commit to the improvement. 6. Park Maintenance Items: Park Superintendent, Adam lIawkinson sub nitted a list of work completed which was reviewed by the Parks Commission. 7. Alternative areas for use b outh football. Adam llawkinson reported that Dahlheime 's would allow the City to use their facility for youth football. Dahlheimer indicated that the field has not been used for soccer fi)f several years. Although the Dahlheimer field is not lighte ,there was too much damage to the turf at the softball fields to the allow the fields to continue to e used for youth football. The Parks Commission felt it was important to make the Monticcllo Youh football League aware of this as soon as possible. Rick Traver and Adam Hawkinson will me t with Gene Emanuel. 8. Slidin1! Hill - Bridge Park. Adam Hawkinson stated that he brought thi ' matter because there had been two injuries on the sliding hill this past year. The problems oc urs because people arc sliding down the hill towards the river. It was suggested that the sliding acti itics be directed to the River Mill hill but they didn't know if that would eliminate the problem. It was also suggested to contact LMClT loss control people to get their suggestions on improvin J the hill from a liability standpoint. 9. Groveland Park Development. It is proposed to conduct the neighborhood leeting for the improvements in the Groveland dcvelopment as part of the May Parks Com lSSlOn meeting. Adam Hawkinson obtained layouts of playground equipment from various ven ors and presented them to the Parks Commission. The prices ranged from approximately $46,000 0 $57,000. A subcommittee of Nancy McCaffrey. Fran Fair and Adam Ilawkinson will meet t review the play structure and make a recommendation. Adam Ilawkinson also showed a preliminay sketch of the proposed sign for Groveland Park which is similar to the sign for the Otter Creek Pa k. . . . 10. Country Club Park. Parks Commission Minutes - 4/17/03 Adam Hawkinson asked what the Parks Co nmission wanted done with this park. The equipment is old and the volleyball area is not used. arry Nolan suggested getting rid of everything and just having a small tot lot. Adam Hawkinson c ncurred that the volley ball area and backstop should be removed. The play structure could stay for lOW but would eventually be replaced. Rick Traver asked if the boundaries of this park had bec delineated. If not that should be done when the backstop is removed. 11. Parks Commission Vacancy. Two applications were received ilJr the vaca lCy on the Parks Commission. Rick Traver, Larry Nolan and Adam Hawkinson will meet with the two applicants and a recommendation will be passed on for Council approval. 13. Adiourn. RICK TRA VER MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 6:50 P.M. NANCY MCCAFFREY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION C RRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -'--'-'-.'-.---".-.'.- Recording Secretary 6 Page ] of I Dawn Grossinger . From: Lynn Giovannelli [Imgiovannelli@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 10: 1 0 PM To: Jeff O'Neill; sgrittman@nacplanning.com; bw iss@wsbengcom; John Simo/a; rick.wolsterller@cimonticello.mnus; Adam H wkinson; Dawn Grossinger Cc: gschlink@bruggemanhomes.com; mmgergen aol.com; jwingard@bohlnen.us Subject: Wild Meadows Park Issues IIi Jeff and City of Monticello Staff-- Thank you for your email addressing some of the con 'ems that John Simola brought up at the April] 7th Parks Commission meeting. It's unforutnate that we ouldn't have been at the meeting to directly address some of his concerns. We appreciate the reas 'essment and appreciate the new criteria f(.>r acceptance of park land. As you mayor may not know, MW Johnson, who is t e builder that has been selected f()r the project, is working with Bohlen Surveying and Engineering, wh has introduced several changes to our overall plan. You will be pleased to know that the new plan d.idresses all of the Park Commission's concerns. Specifically, elevation, grade and acreage should not e a problem, given your guidelines. With the new grading plan, only a sliver of the park would drain to ~ounty Ditch 33. We would like to explore a drainage boundary change ifpossible. . We would like to submit a new grading plan (it will be ready by the middle of next week), as well as new park land calculations. We would appreciate the ( pportunity to attend the next Park Commission meeting to conJirm that our new plan does meet requir ments. We will send the grading plan and park cales to Jeff an Bret as soon as they are complete. Please advise if there should be others on the distribution. Th lIlks again for your review and comments. Please/eel free to call me with any questions. Lynn Giovannelli and Mark Gergen -- Mark Gergen an Associates 612*8]7-2609 Do you Yahoo!? The Ne\v Y ahO(l r Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. . 4/25/2003 . GROVELAND PARK INFORMATIONAL MEETING MA Y 15, 2003 - 6 P.M. The Parks Commission of the City of Mo ticello will be holding an infonnational meeting after the regular Parks Commission meet ng on Thursday, May 15, 2003. The infonnational meeting will begin at approximatel 6 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. and will provide residents in the Groveland developments an oppo unity to look at the proposed development plans for the Groveland Park. It is hoped that you will take advantage of his opportunity to see what is being planned for your park . . . . . MONTICELLO P KS DEPARTMENT Work list May 15th, 2003 April 18th thru May 15th , 2003 · Pioneer building; painted and doors on; Lions working on this weekend. · Sweeping of sidewalks and pathwa s · General park maintenance · General equipment maintenance/ m wers and turf equipment up and running · Routine cleaning of restroom faciliti s · Salvaging what we can from the libr /new library mail box install · Start setting up irrigation · Ballfield concession maintenance · Chipping orders · Finished pavers at Otter Creek · Mulching trees and planting beds · Grading and seeding Rolling Woods · Prepared Rolling Woods for paving p th and hardcourt. · Seedlings planted at Hilllside and Riv rside Cemeteries and Rolling Woods · Planted bare root trees at Groveland ( perimeter) · Seeding and grading West Bridge for alk and Roll · Tree inspections for residents · Spring Garden Seminar · Add fencing to Hillcrest fence at ballfi Ids · Fertilizing of parks/ irrigation running · Spraying for noxious weeds · Inspection of pathways for upgrades - resident calls · Prepared Chamber of Commerce for c ncrete walk way · Working with water Dept. on 4th St. h d court issue . . . To: Parks Commission From: .lefT O'Neill Re: Parks Inf()fmation Meeting for 5/15/03 Me ting Date: May] 6, 2003 I am sorry that I will not be able to attend your me ting due to eonfliets with the Chamber Golf outing. Here are a few updates relating to park de elopment that 1 wanted you to be aware of. ]. Driving Range - Parkland Acquisition Discussions. Today [ met with Russ Girard owner of the driving range and three hole golf COt rse just south of town fi.1f the purpose of discussing the possibility of city acquisitio of the property for park land. The 26 aere parcel is at a great location for a sports faci ity. Please consider appointing a subcommittee to work with Adam in rev'ewing the potential for site. There are a number of issues and opportunities to anal ze before entering negotiations. Following is a brief list. There may be more. . A sketch plan needs to be complet d showing how the site might be organized. Is the land area large enough and ar site dimensions adequate to support needed facilities? To what extent can development of lighting reduce the need for additional land? Prepare a preliminary site develop ent budget at this location. What is the expected grading expense at this 10 ation and other costs. The value of the site improvements need to be analyzed. Is the well and pump system sufficient to support field d velopment. Do the club house and storage building have value? What type of park development ph sing is possible. Perhaps the golf facility can stay in operation for a few years as the City develops funds necessary to support the project. Are there other current farm sites i the vicinity that would work as well, with less site development expense while at more reasonable price? Do we need to have other options available thereby a p oviding a better position for negotiating price? . . . . . . 2. Park Dedication Fees I met with the Industrial Development co mittee regarding the park dedication fees. No specific recommendation was provided by the IDC, however they were not generally in support of additional fees for industry. T ere was some guarded support for charging commercial development a park dedicatio fee. At this point, staff will be recommending a charge of $1 ,800 per unit. Currently the charge is $868/unit which has only been increasing at 4()lo over the past few years hile land prices have increased at 8% and . . . higher. Staff recommendation at this time is to propose an increase to the City Council at the meeting on May 2Th. As an alternative e may wait until after the Planning Commission meets which would move Council Consi eration to June 9, 2003. 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SECTION: 11-6-1 : 11-6-2: 11-6-3: 11-6-4: 11-6-5: 11-6-1: PTER 6 PARKS, OPEN SP CE AND PUBLIC USE Dedication Requirement Cash Contribution Delayed Dedication Payment Purchase or Condemnation of Lan s Location and Configuration of De ication DEDICATION REQUIREMENT: (A) Pursuant to Minnesota Sta tes 462.358, Subdivision 2, the City Council of Monticello shall require all developers requesting platting or replatting of land in the city of Monticello to co tribute ten percent (10%) of the final plat gross area to be dedicated for use as ei er parks, playgrounds, public open space, or linear park and trail systems or to ontribute an equivalent amount of cash based on the conditions outlined below. e form of contribution (cash or land, or any combination thereof) and th specific area in case of land contribution shall be decided by the City Counci based upon need and conformance with approved City plans. (B) The cash payment in lieu 0 land shall be a fixed amount established by the City Council based on the prevai ing average cost per residential unit to acquire land and develop parks and trails in accordance with City plans. This provision is to also apply to residential dev lopment on unplatted property and to multi-family construction on new plats 0 existing lots of record. A portion of the parks and ails cash dedication paid by subject residential areas is intended to assist in fund g collector pathways connecting such residential areas to points of destinatio outside of the subject residential area according to the City's Parks and Trails Ian. Pathways and sidewalks internal to subject residential development are are a portion of the basic street improvement. A park and trail surcharge 0 $200 shall be paid at issuance of a building permit for single family homes con tructed on lots of record in existence as of September, 1999. (C) Park dedication credit shoul not include a power line easement, wetland or ponding area necessary for e drainage plan of the particular subdivision. (D) Land dedicated for park poses should be transferred to the City of Monticello by warranty deed. (#93, 3/9/81 ;#331, 9/13/99) TITLE XI/Chpt 6/Page 1 -.b,,~ #'~ h" ?' ?OLICY PLAN ~DUCTION ?ark and recreation planning in any community JCcurs at three levels. Maps and plans provide p-aphic visualization of physical resources. But :10 matter how extensive, they cannot anticipate ~very eventuality. Growth in the City may occur in new locations which the Comprehensive Parks Plan does not expect or it may occur much faster Jr slower than originally thought. Proposed land use types and streets may have to be changed in response to present day circumstances which will in turn alter the planned park wid pathn:ay system. For this reason, polices are developed which can be applied to new situations. The Policy Plan is the fIrst and most critical part of the planning process. It is a strategic management tool which reflects the community's general treatment of its recreation facilities and se:&s, and provides more detailed guidance on par'l7Pathway development and maintenance standards. Community recreation standards are the means by which a City can express their goals and objectives in quantitative terms, which in turn can be translated into spatial requirements for physical resources. GOALS Provide areas and facilities that help meet the recreation needs of the community and neighbors. . Establish recreational areas and facilities designed to satisfy the social, community and recreation needs of all age groups. . Provide safe, accessible, and organized . . . Policy Plan: Page 17 sidewalk/pathway facilities for pedestrian, bicycles and non-motorized transportation movement throughout the City. Promote and encourage citizen involvement in park, pathway and recreation development plans. Create and maintain a comprehensive park system that provides for future recreation needs for the overall community, as well as individual neighborhoods. PARK AND PATHWAY POLICIES - 1. 3. 4. 5. Update physical plans and related documents as necessary to respond to changes in goals, needs, priorities, and budget. - Adopt park master plans prior to any major development. Obtain input via the public hearing process. Promote public participation in the planning process via the Parks and Recreation Commission to host a forum for open discussion of issues. Promote integration with other City activities, services, and facilities. Identify the means by which to implement park/pathway administration and operations (i.e., by the Plamring Commission and City Council policies, procedures, and ordinances). Monticello Comprehensive Parks P/o.n Policy P /o.n 'z'" " '~':' .... ."'.. .".... .' ,.,'i"' , .' ,/' 1- . is not apparent. 8. Where possible, the City shall consider acquiring high amenity landscapes or park land which includes unique or limited features such as lake frontage, wetlands, quality views or special attention areas through dedication or purchase. 9. Land for parks or pathways may be acquired through dedication, purchase, eminent domain, donation, or other means appropriate to the situation including easements or leases. 10. Joint use agreements between the City of Monticello and other government entities should be pursued and developed. 1. The sources of funds to be utilized for acquisition may include park/pathway dedication fund, general fund, capital improvement program, bond issuance, grant programs, or any other source appropriate to the situation. 12. Access to park and pathway areas within residential subdivisions must be provided by developers from public rights-of-way and/or adjacent lands at minimum sta....1dards established within this document (refer to following policies for] A.. details regarding this provision). V 13. The Monticello Parks and Recreation Commission shall review and submit recommendation to the City Council on all park and pathway land acquisition issues. . PRO RAMMING/DEVELOPMENT POLl IES 1. Create, maintain and update an attractive, diverse, and interesting system of urban and rural parks/pathways including, but not limited to, multi-use pathways (for pedestrians, bicycles, roller skates/in line skates, and skate boards), sidewalks, nature or hiking paths, and cross country ski trails (multi-use pathways during the Winter). 2. Create a City-wide park and pathway system designed to minimize conflicts between pedestrians and motor vehicles and provide safe bike/pedestrian access to parks where feasible. 3. Facility development pnonnes should reflect the needs of the fastest growing age groups. Types of facilities should match emerging needs of the population. 4. Minimize construction costs whenever possible by installing parks or pathways in conjunction with other planned improvements at the state, county, and city level. 5. Upon development of recreation facilities, they shall be appropriate to the areas in which they are located, both with respect to their integration into the social/physical setting and to their potential for creating conflicts with neighboring property owners. Monticello Comprehensive Parks Plan Policy Plan . Park and pathway development should minimize impacts on adjacent properties (existing or planned home sites) through provisions for, but not limited to: a. Adequate off-street parking. b. Appropriate orientation and location of buildings and activity areas. c. Screening, buffering, and landscaping. d. Adequate setbacks and physical separation. 7. - . "'",Y'.".,. ~"'.' ,. ," .......,..'." ,_, ,,'.' ~k.ihaIJ'bc~"botinded:b:f resfdeila,es::'"' ....'...,... ,,,;:,:::....~/"......'i-' 8. Utilize abandoned railroad rights-of-way or utility easements for pathways or linear parks where appropriate to promote space conservation and aesthetic improvements. Plan for the future utilization of the Burlington Northern right-of-way for a pathway corridor. . 9. The Planning Commission shall review park dedication fees on a biannual basis to ensure compatibility with land costs (to be equitable with developers required to dedicate land) and with the City's needs or planned improvement costs. 10. Promote the establishment of parks and pathways within new subdivisions and redevelopment areas which are appropriate to the impacts of additional homes/people on the park and pathway system and which are to be installed by the developer/landowner. . Policy Plan: Page 20 ~:c,~'~ 11. TIrrough the utilization of park dedication funds or other possible means, work to upgrade existing pathways and establish new pathways within existing neighborhoods and developed portions of the City which complement and provide connection to other community or regional trails. 12. Encourage the private sector and community organizations to provide recreational opportunities, facilities, equipment or services whenever possible. 13. Unsolicited gifts and donations toward the community recreation system will be accepted by the City if they are free of obligations or impacts which limit use later, do not offend other segments of the community, do not have hiddeq costs for development or maintenan~e which is beyond the City's fmancial resources, and are in the City's best interes;.,. .. ~';iIi -. '." "!,~,., ..f .~~...~:':" '. ~;I;l!, . , . _~, ,< .' .. ., 14. Volunteer efforts shall be utilized when possible to help in the implementation, maintenance or expansion of the City's recreational elements. 15. Coordinate facility development with the needs of community residents, athletic associations, civic groups, etc. 16. Attempt to preserve existing inherent physical site amenities and attributes (natural or man-made) and encourage the establishment of new site amenities when planning and developing park areas. Monticello Comprehensive Parks Plan Policy Plan ..