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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05082007 City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department 920 W 10th St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651)480-6175 Fax: (651) 437-5396 www.ci.hastings.mn.us Aquatic Center 901 Maple St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Civic Arena t.,801 Redwing Blvd. Aastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6195 Fax: (651) 437-4940 o Natural Resources and Recreation Commission Agenda Parks &. Recreation Department Tuesday, May 8, 2007 - 6:00 PM 1) Call to Order: 6:00 PM 2) Roll Call: 6:05 PM 3) Approval of Minutes from April 2007: 6: 10 PM 4) Setting Agenda: 6:15 PM 5) Open Mike: 6:20 PM Topics of Discussion: 6) Departmental Updates 6: 25 PM 7) TRAC Bus Tour - Lake Isabel, Lions Park 6:30 PM 8) Electronic Message Board 7:30 PM 9) Trail Maintenance (verbal) 7:35 PM 10) Park Dedication Use 7:40 PM 11) Youth First (verbal) 7:45 PM 12) Upcoming Meetings - June - Full Tour - July - Joint Budget Meeting with Parks & Recreation Committee of Council 7: 50 PM 13) New Business 7:50 PM 14) Old Business - Hastings Area Swim Team 2007 Agreement (verbal) 7:55 PM 15) Next meeting: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 16) Adjourn: All times are approximate NRRC/NRRC agenda for May 2007.doc City of Hastings Natural Resources and Recreation Commission Minutes April 10, 2007 - 6:00 pm ) 1) Roll Call at 6 pm: Commissioners Miller, Nelson, Rohloff, Schommer, and Vaughan, Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein, Superintendent Smith Absent: Commissioners Popp and Vandehoef. 2) Approved March meeting minutes. Motion by Rohloff. Seconded by Schommer. Passed unanimously. 3) Departmental updates were passed out to the commissioners. 4) Lions Shelter Bid: Director Bernstein informed the NRRC that the low bidder for the new shelter project was Cannon Construction who came in right around $134,000. He explained that staff requested a base bid plus an alternate bid in the process. The alternate bid was for the overhead garage doors and was included separately so that the city could accept the base bid and reject the alternate portion if necessary to reduce costs. All specs/drawings were done by our licensed architect, Dick Fischer. MOTION: Commissioner Rohloff motioned that the bid from Cannon Construction be accepted by the city. Seconded by Commissioner Schommer. Passed unanimously. ) 5) Riverwood 9th Addition Park Dedication Fee: The Planning Department asked the NRRC whether they would like to receive land or cash for park dedication for the new Riverwood 9th Addition. Commissioner Vaughan asked if there was any way to fmd out about the demographics of the area. Director Bernstein responded that you can generally judge the demographics by the affordability of the housing units that are being built. Commissioner Vaughan expressed concern that this plan had already gone before the Planning Department and been approved. Why doesn't the NRRC see the preliminary plans so that a decision can be made on park dedication before the approval process? Director Bernstein promised to bring the NRRC's written request to see the preliminary plans to the Planning Director and staff. Superintendent Smith mentioned that both he and Director Bernstein do attend the Development Review meetings each week and as soon as they hear about a new development, they try to bring it back to the NRRC. Commissioner Vaughan thought that the issue might be resolved by slowing down the process with the developers a bit, giving staff time to get all the preliminary steps done properly. The NRRC would like to see the development plans before the final plat is approved in the future. MOTION: Commissioner Schommer motioned to accept cash in lieu of land for the Riverwood 9th Addition Park Dedication Fee. Seconded by Commissioner Nelson. Passed unanimously. 6) Vct's Concession Stand: The new Recreation Coordinator, Jared Flewellen, is dealing with the Minnesota Department of Public Health on this issue. The Dept. of Public Health is classifying the stand as a restaurant, which creates a lot of complications and extra requirements. Director Bernstein mentioned that we may have to go with only prepackaged food items to keep costs down. We can't start any construction until we receive the approved permit from the Dept. of Public Health. 7) 5th Street Tree Issue: Superintendent Smith explained to the NRRC that when any construction project is set to take place in the city, either himself or the City Forester go out and inventory the trees involved to see whether there will be any potential damage. Trees are then either removed or protected by the city. A property owner on 5th Street had trees on his property that were part of the construction zone, but he also had a tree that was kitty- comer from the construction zone that had been marked as a hazard tree. Hazard trees need to be removed and the city pays 40% of the cost of removal, with the homeowner paying the remaining 60%. In this instance, a neighbor's tree was being removed for free because it was in the construction zone. The homeowner felt that his hazard tree should also be removed at no cost to himself. The Engineering Department, Public Works and the Assistant City Administrator all agreed that since this tree was not in the construction zone, it should be handled under the hazard tree policy. City Council agreed, but did make one allowance to cover the cost of the stump removal as well. o 8) Park Upgrades: The list of proposed park upgrades for 2007 was handed out to the NRRC. Maj or proj ects were included in the 2007 budget. Commissioner Vaughan asked about the park improvement request process that the NRRC had developed last year. Director Bernstein replied that this process had been presented to City Council and approved. The Park Improvement Request forms will be sent out to the NRRC so that the commissioners can review the process. At the 2008 budget review meeting in June, the NRRC will be able to prioritize future requests for budget review. 9) Lake Isabel: The low bid for this project was from Sun-Ram Construction and came in at $360,479. This is about $125,000 less than the initial estimate the city received for this project. Due to the tremendous savings, Director Bernstein would like to use additional park dedication fees to complete the entire project in one year, instead of doing it over a period of two years. A brief history of the Lake Isabel project was given for the benefit of the new commissioners. The bid from Sum-Ram Construction covers the total project, including the parking lot. Barr Engineering is overseeing this project and will supervise the contractor. The engineering costs have already been included as part of the 2007 budget. Commissioner Vaughan felt that staff needs to try and promote Lake Isabel more, especially since the city will be spending a lot of money for all of the improvements. Commissioner Nelson asked if there are any restrictions on the type of motors allowed on Lake Isabel. At this time, there are no restrictions on types of motors allowed. Commissioner Miller recommended that since Lake Isabel will hopefully be used more frequently in the future, the NRRC should review the regulations for Lake Isabel and possibly make adjustments to ensure that the lake is used properly by everyone. The NRRC requested that a TRAC bus tour of Lake Isabel be included with the May meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Rohloff motioned to accept the bid from Sun-Ram Construction in the amount of $360,479 and to use additional park dedication funds to complete the entire project in 2007. Seconded by Commissioner Schommer. Passed unanimously. 10) Arena Floor: Director Bernstein stated that the arena floor will be patched again this year and should be operational for this season. Staff is hoping to sign a consultant this fall and bid the proj ect out, with work being completed in 2008. Staff needs to speak with turf representatives as well. Director Bernstein also mentioned that there will be early ice again this year, starting the 1 st week in August. The money that was budgeted for the floor this year will be carried over to next year's budget. \ ) 11) New Business HAST: Commissioner Vaughan recapped a meeting that staff had with HAST (Hastings Area Swim Team) recently. HAST has requested to use the pool five days a week in the mornings for practice. Staff wants to allow them to use the pool Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings to allow for more open swim and lap swim opportunities. It doesn't work well to have the adult lap swimmers and HAST in the pool at the same time. Staff feels that since this is a community-wide pool, we have to make sure that all residents have times available to use it. HAST does have the ability to go to the middle school for practice, but they prefer to use the outdoor pool in the summer. Last year, lap swimmers were very happy with HAST using the pool 3 days a week, but HAST was not. Staff will be providing more history and research on this issue. Commissioner Miller was concerned that a relatively small group of residents is being given such a large share of the available pool time. 12) Old Business Alternate Commission Members: Commissioner Vaughan asked if any progress had been made in getting 2 alternate cOlllinissioners to sit on the NRRC in the event there is not a quorum. Director Bernstein has brought the suggestion forward to the City Administrator who was not opposed to the idea, but said that currently the timing is not good. Ponding Basins: Commission Miller asked about ponding basins and who is responsible for them. Many of the ponding basins are city property. Public Works oversees them since they are mainly for storm water management. Some are used as parks though, like Featherstone and Rosemary Ponding Basins. Commissioner Miller expressed concern that some of them are in poor shape, with lots of litter in them. Superintendent Smith explained that the maintenance of these ponding basins is a joint effort by the Parks & Recreation Department, the Public Works Department, and Administration. Director Bernstein said that he would mention the NRRC's concerns to the Public Works Department. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8th, 2007. Adjourned at 7:12 p.m. OMinutes submitted by: Kristin Behrens City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department 920 W lOth St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: . (65l)480~6175 Fax: (651)437~5396 www.cLhastings.mn.us Aquatic Center 901 Maple S1. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651)480-2392 Fax: (651)437-5396 Natural Resources and Recreation Commission Departmental Updates Parks Maintenance Activities · The Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony was held on Friday, April 27th. Our City Foreseter worked with Scouts from Troop 503, Cubs from Pack 444, Mary Zack of Modern Woodmen of America and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council Catholic Aid Association to plant additional trees at Vet's Athletic Complex. The trees planted include the screen for the playground area. · The Spring Clean up and Hazardous Waste Day held on Saturday, April 28th required all of the maintenance staff to work extra hours. · We have hired all the season maintenance staff for this summer. Three have already started and the others will start when they are finished with their school sessions. · The annual Spring Safety Day was held on April 205t. All maintenance staff was in attendance. · Preparation of many athletic fields is being done for games as needed. All the soccer fields and women's LaCrosse field have been lined. The heavy season of use for all our sports fields is upon us. · The spring fertilizer application is now being done. · The mowing season started on the week of April 30th. · Our crew helped out to make sure all the preparations and clean up was done for a very successful Earth Day Celebration. Hastinas Familv Aauatic Center · Continuing seasonal preparations. · Swim lesson registration is still going well. · Shade structures are scheduled to go up on Tuesday, May 8th. 'iiHastinas Civic Arena · No updates at this time. City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Departm~nt 920W lOth8t. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480~6175 Fax: (651)437-$396 www.ci.hasting.S.mtUi$ MEMO Date: 5/4/07 To: NRRC Commission Members From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: Electronic Message Board Backe:round Information: The Hastings School District and the City of Hastings have been discussing opportunities to place an electronic message board either along Highway 55 near the middle school or upgrade the current message board along Highway 55 and Vermillion Street. After evaluating both locations, it was determined that the present sign at the intersection of Highway 55 and Vermillion Street would possibly be the most visible location to place the message board. As discussions have been progressing, it has been further discussed that since this is currently a two-sided board, that the replacement electronic message board would include two separate panels that would operate independently - one by the City and the other by the School District. It has been further discussed that since we wish to capture audiences from both directions that if the other agency would like to display a message on the other agency's message board to simply notify the other agency. It is anticipated the City's message board would be operated by the Parks and Recreation Department although a final decision or determination regarding operation has not been set. Tllu Suhuul District would like to have this sigt'l in~ttllled this summer. If the City agrees to proceed with this sign, the City would repay the school district ~ of the total purchase/installation price in 2008. Action: 1. Recommend to bring to City Council REF: electronic message board I 2007 City of Hastings Parks & Recreation .Department 920 W 10th St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651)480-6175 Fax: (651) 437-5396 www.ci.hastings.mn.us Aquatic Center 901 Maple 8t. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Fax: (651)437-5396 Civic Arena 2801 Redwing Blvd. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6195 Fax: (651)437-4940 MEMO Date: 5/4/07 To: NRRC Commission Members From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: Park Dedication Back2xound Information: At a recent City Council meeting, it was brought up what, where, and when park dedication could or should be used for projects. I will be meeting with the Parks and Recreation Committee of Council on Monday, May 21 st at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Volunteer Room. If any representatives :from the NRRC are able to join in this discussion, I would welcome the participation. I have enclosed background information for your review. Action: Informative REF: park dedication 1 2007 SEC. 11.07 PUBLIC LAND DEDICATION. SUBD. 1. All persons requesting the platting, replatting or other subdivision of land (excluding simple lot line adjustments which do not create additional lots) shall dedicate a portion of the area to be subdivided for parks, playgrounds, public open space or storm water holding areas or ponds in accordance herewith. The City may at its discretion choose to require payment of cash in lieu of land in accordance herewith. a. General reauirements: In all subdivisions, a portion of the area to be subdivided shall be dedicated for public recreation and open space purposes, such dedication being in addition to property dedicated for streets, alleys, storm water holding areas or ponds, or other public ways or easements. No area may be dedicated for public use until it has been approved by the City Council as being suitable and needed to preserve and enhance the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City. Such dedicated lands shall be reserved for public use as parks, playgrounds, public open space, trails or any combination thereof. It shall be deemed to be in the public interest to require park dedication from a particular subdivision when the City Council after review and recommendation by the Natural Resources and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission, determines that one or more of the following criteria have been met: ) 1. All or part of the land proposed to be subdivided or developed has been previously designated as open space, park land or a trailway in the comprehensive plan. 2. A need for additional parks or recreational facilities will be generated by the development of the proposed facilities. 3. The land proposed to be subdivided or developed adjoins existing park or school open space property and the City Council further finds that for the safety and convenience of the public using the parks or the school children attending the school, a walkway or corridor or open space is a public necessity; or that parking lot surface runoff from the land to be subdivided would create or add to water drainage or erosion problems within the adjoining open space area. 4. All or part of property located in an industrial or commercial district proposed to be subdivided is adjacent to a residentially zoned district, and that an open space area is or will be in the near future necessary to protect the adjacent residents from safety or health hazards which are reasonably foreseeable from any of the permitted or conditional uses which exist or could be developed on the land to be subdivided. 5. The land proposed to be subdivided contains or borders upon existing, unique topographical features, including but not limited to ponds, lakes, streams, wetlands, timber stands, hills or bluffs which should be preserved or reserved for all the public in order to prevent safety hazards and to provide unique recreational aesthetic enjoyment for residents. o b. Standards for Acceptina Dedication of Land for Public Park Purpose. 1. Land proposed to be dedicated for public purposes shall meet the general requirements as set forth under Subd. 1. Paragraph a. 2. Prior to dedication for public purpose, the subdivider shall deliver to the City an abstract of title or registered property abstract for such dedication. The conveyance documents shall be in such form acceptable to the City. 3. The required dedication and/or payment of fees-in-lieu of land dedication shall be made at the time of final plat approval. The Council may upon the request of the property owner, at the City's discretion when cash is provided in lieu of land, postpone to a subsequent date (not later than commencement of construction) the time of payment. Any delayed payment in accordance herewith shall bear interest at eight percent (8%) per annum from the date of plat approval to date of payment. 4. The removal of trees, topsoil, storage of construction equipment, burying of construction debris, or stockpiling of surplus soil is strictly forbidden without the written approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation. 5. Grading and utility plans, which may affect or impact the proposed park dedication, shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation prior to dedication, or prior to initiation of construction which will affect said park lands. 6. To be eligible for park dedication credit, land to be dedicated must be located outside of drainage ways, flood fringe areas, floodway areas or ponding areas after the subdivision is developed. Grades exceeding twelve percent (12%) or grades which are unsuitable for parks ",) development may be considered for partial dedication. A credit of up to thirty percent (30%) of the required dedication at the discretion of the City Council may be allowed for on-site storm sewer, ponding and storm water holding and ponding areas, wetlands or other surface water resources provided that such improvements benefit identifiable park and recreation resources. When lands to be dedicated to be used for these purposes have been determined to have a park function, credit will be given at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the pond and adjoining land area below the ordinary high water level; a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of land above the high water level shall be dedicated before pond credit is granted. 7. Land to be dedicated must be determined suitable for public recreation and open space use and must be situated so as to best serve the present and future needs of the neighborhood and community for recreation and park purposes. Areas to be dedicated for public park, trail or ponding shall be brought to a suitable condition by the subdivider prior to acceptance by the City. All dead trees, trash, junk, unwanted structures or similar undesirable elements shall be removed by the owner at his expense. Further, the City may at its discretion require the subdivider to rough grade the land to be dedicated if deemed necessary for use for park purposes. Subd.2. The amount of land to be dedicated in accordance herewith shall be as 0 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: ProDosed 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 DeveloDment 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. Commercial/Industrial DeveloDment 1. $1,200.00 per gross acre of industrial development. 2. $1,500.00 per gross acre of commercial development. o 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 connection with lan-d previously acquired for such purposes. The City Council may, upon request of a subdivider, delay time of payment of cash in lieu of land beyond the time of final plat approval by the City no later than commencement of construction of public improvements. Any delayed payment in accordance herewith shall bear interest at 8% per annum from the date of plat approval to the date of payment. Source: Ordinance No. 500, Second Series Effective Date: August 4, 2003 Source: Ordinance No. 517, Second Series Effective Date: July 1, 2004 SUBD. 5. Where the developer provides internal to the development, open space, park, recreational or like facilities, which are to be privately owned and maintained by the developer or residents of the developed area, a credit not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of land required (or cash in lieu of) may be provided upon the following conditions: That such land is not occupied by non-recreational buildings or structures and is available for the use of all residents in the proposed subdivision. That required open space and setbacks shall not be included in the computation of such private open space, park, etc. That the use of the private open space shall be restricted to park, recreational and like uses in a manner satisfactory to the City, which may include recorded restrictions or covenants to run with the land, the same not to be defeated, eliminated or reduced without consent of the City. That the proposed park area internal to the development is of size, shape and location, topography and usability for park and recreational purposes or contains unique natural features, the preservation of which is determined to be in the best interest of the City by the City Council. The proposed private open space, park, etc., reduces the demand for public recreational facilities to serve the development. Determinations in accordance with this Subdivision shall be by the City. SUBD. 6. Where a proposed park, playground, or recreational area has been indicated in the master plan or park plan of the City, and is located in whole or in part within the proposed subdivision, such proposed public site shall be designated as such and shall be dedicated to the appropriate governmental entity. If the developer chooses not to dedicate an area in excess of the land required under the section hereof for such proposed public site, the Council shall not be required to act or approve or disapprove the plat of the subdivision or development of same for a period of ninety (90) days after the subdivider meets all of the provisions of this Chapter to permit the Council to consider the proposed plat and take the necessary steps to acquire, through purchase or condemnation, all or part of the public site proposed under the master plan of the City. This ordinance shall apply to all plats which receive final plat approval after July 1, 1991. Source: Ordinance No. 292, Second Series Effective Date: 7-25-91 o CH269 l.l CHAPTER 269-H.F.No. 3451 1.2 An act relating to municipal planning; providing standards for dedication of land 1.3 to the public in a proposed development; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, 1.4 section 462.358, subdivision 2b. 1.5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.6 Section I. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 462.358, subdivision 2b, is amended to ) 1.7 read: 1.8 Subd. 2b. Dedication. (a) The regulations may require that a reasonable portion 1.9 of the buildable land. as defined bv municipal ordinance, of any proposed subdivision be uo dedicated to the public or preserved for public use as streets, roads, sewers, electric, UI gas, and water facilities, storm water drainage and holding areas or ponds and similar U2 utilities and improvements, parks, recreational facilities as defined in section 471.191, 1.13 olayt..'Tounds. trails. wetlnnds. or open space,. The requirement must be imposed bv 1.14 ordinance or under the procedures established in section 462.353, subdivision 4a. U5 (b) hi. addition, tbe. legulations may lequit" tl~t a leMonable pOltion of aUYPloposc.d U6 subdi.ision be. dedic.akd to the public. 01 PI"SCI .ed fol conser .ation p1:ll'poses 01 fOI U7 pttblk use. M Pll1k&,ICcte.Ationm f4C.ilitks M defined aud outlin.:.d in section -4-71.191, U8 playglounds, bails, ..etlmlds, 61 operl spllG", Plo.ided thm: (1) the nnmic.ipality may U9 choose to llGecpt ll1\ "qui.alent Ml.lomrt in cMh fi:OIn tile applicant fur part 01 all of tile. 1.20 pOltion lequued to bl:. dGdkated to such pub lie uses Of pUlposes bMed OIl tile fair mmkct 1.21 .alue ofthc.llllld no late!: tl1ml At the tuue o{final applo.al, (2) MI.J "Mh payments Iccci.ed 1.22 shall be. plllGed in A speciAl mnd by till:. lHtmiGipality used onl' fO! tile. pm poses rol ..hiGh o 1.23 the-money ..M obtained, Mld may not bl:.usc.d for o~ou~ opClation or maintcnanec., (3) in 1.24 establishing tile Ie.MonAbk pOlbOl1 to be. dedic.Ated, thc.le.~tdatiolls lUAY eonsidcl the. open Section 1. CH269 2.1 spac", palk, J"clcational, OJ "OlllJUOtl aI"M and racHitiC-.', ~~hich th" applicant P10PO.',".', to 2.2 WSCJ ve fOl the subdiv isioll, and (4) the Illunicipaliry lcasonably d"u,lIuinGs that it vviII 2.3 nGcd to acquil" that pOltion ofIand tOl the, pmpose:.s stated in this pAlltglaph as a J"sult 2.4 of appJoval of the subdivisioll. Thc ba.',is fOJ ca!Gulatin~ the:. m.llount to be d"dkat"d 01 2.5 pi GSCI vcd llltlSt be, e,stablishcd by ordinm.lce 01 ptllStl311t to the ploccdtllCS Gstablishcd in 2.6 section 462.353, stlbdi v isioll 430. (b) If a municipality adopts the ordinance or proceeds 2.7 under section 462.353, subdivision 4a, as required by paragraph (a), the municipality must 2.8 adopt a capital improvement budget and have a parks and open space plan or have a 2.9 parks, trails, and open space component in its comprehensive plan subiect to the terms 2,\0 and conditions in this paragraph and paragraphs (c) to (i). 2.11 (c) The municipality may choose to accept a cash fee as set by ordinance from the 2.12 applicant for some or all of the new lots created in the subdivision, based on fair market 2.13 value of the land, no later than at the time of final approval. 2.14 (d) In establishing the portion to be dedicated or preserved or the cash fee, the 2.15 regulations shall give due consideration to the open space, recreational, or common areas 2.16 and facilities open to the public that the applicant proposes to reserve for the subdivision. 2.17 (e) The municipality must reasonably determine that it will need to acquire that 2.18 portion of land for the purposes stated in this subdivision as a result of approval ofthe 2.19 . subdivision. 2.20 (0 Cash payments received must be placed by the municipality in a special fund to 2.21 be used only for the purposes for which the money was obtained. 2.22 (g) Cash payments received must be used only for the acquisition and development 2.23 or improvement of parks, recreational facilities, playgrounds, trails, wetlands, or open 2.24 space based on the approved park systems plan. Cash payment'! must not be used for 2.25 ongoing operation or maintenance of parks. recreational facilities. playgrOlmds, trails, 2.26 wetlands, or opcn spacc. 2.27 (h) The municipality must not deny the approval of a subdivision based solely on 2.28 an inadequate supply of parks. open spaces, trails, or recreational facilities within the 2.29 municipality. 2.30 (i) Previously subdivided property from which a park dedication has been received. 2,31 being resubdivided with the same number of lots, is exempt from park dedication 2.32 requirements. If, as a result of resubdividing the property, the number of lots is increased, 2.33 then the park dedication or per-lot cash fee must apply only to the net increase of lots. 2.34 Sec. 2. DEDICATION FEE. o See, 2. 2 3.1 ) 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3,13 3.14 3.15 ) o CH269 The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minneapolis City Council may iointly exercise the powers conferred under Minnesota Statutes, section 462.358, with respect to requiring that a reasonable portion of land be dedicated to the public or imposing a dedication fee on new housing units in the city, wherever located, for public parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, wetlands, or open space. The dedication of land or dedication fee must be imposed by an ordinance iointly enacted by the park board and the city council. The ordinance may exclude senior housing and affordable housing from paying the fee or the dedication of land. The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 462.358, subdivisions 2b, paragraph (b), and 2c, apply to the imposition, application, and use of the dedication of land or the dedication fee. Sec. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. Section 2 is effective upon compliance by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minneapolis City Council with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021. Presented to the governor May 22, 2006 Signed by the governor May 31,2006, 10:30 p.m. Sec. 3. 3 City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department 920 W 10th St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651)480-6175 Fax: (651)437-5396 ""vww.ci.hastings.mn.us Aquatic Center 901 Maple St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Civic Arena )2801 Red.....>ing Blvd. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6195 Fax: (651) 437-4940 o NRRC Park Improvement Request Information Improvement Reauest Guidelines: The City of Hastings and the Natural Resources and Recreation Commission (NRRC) strengthens the enduring connection between residents and your park system by maintaining, planning and upgrading the park system of trails, parks and open spaces owned by the City of Hastings. In addition, the NRRC, City Council and the Hastings Parks & Recreation staff work together to work with local residents to ensure your needs are met. In an effort to meet the ever changing needs of the community with our limited funding, the NRRC has developed an application for proposed improvement projects. The NRRC, City Council and City Staff make strategic plans for all parks, trails and other open spaces. If you wish to propose an improvement to a City park, trail or open space, the NRRC, City Council and City staff have adopted the following principles guiding the upgrading of any city facility: All proposed projects must have a direct and measurable impact within the parks/trails and open space system. All proposed projects must fulfill one ofthe multiple visions and goals ofthe NRRC Comprehensive Management Plan including: · Preservation or enhancement of an existing park/trail or open space · Enhancement of opportunities for public leisure, education and scenic enjoyment If you, your neighborhood or other civic organization would like to recommend to the NRRC any potential upgrades to a park, trail or open space, please send a letter or e-mail that includes the following information: · Name, address and contact information or person(s) requesting the project · Name of park, trail or open space of the proposed project · Nature ofthe desired project . Why you feel this project needs attention · Overall system improvement if this project were to proceed · Other people, community groups or organizations who are also interested in this project (Please include list of names and signatures if possible.) · Would there be any contributions (either volunteer or financial) from you or your group for this project? The NRRC will evaluate each request based on the followim! criteria: . Safety . ADA compliance . Age of equipment/facility · Improved or expanded leisure opportunities · Demographics · Aesthetics · Location to other facilities · Maintenance · Environmental concerns · Relationship to the park/trail and open space comp plan · Project cost and if funding is available You may forward any requests to the Director of Parks and Recreation, Barry Bernstein, at 920 W J(jh Street or bbernstein(ii),ei.hastim!s.mn.us The NRRC will evaluate your request at an NRRC meeting which is generally held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Parks and Recreation Office, 920 W 10th Street, Hastings, MN. If you have any questions, please contact Barry Bernstein, Director of Parks and Recreation at (651) 480-6176 or bbernstein@ci.hastings.mn.us Thank you! ) o City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department 920 W 10th 8t. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6175 Fax: (651)437-5396 www.ci.hastings.mn.us Aquatic Center 901 Maple St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Civic Arena ')2801 Redv.>:ing Blvd. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6195 Fax: (651)437-4940 o NRRC Park Improvement Evaluation Park: Area of improvement: If the total project cost is $5,000 or less, the project will be considered in operations and prioritized by City Staff. If the project costs are estimated to be greater than $5,000, the project will be brought forward to the NRRC for reVIew. Please evaluate the project according to the following: (1 - Does not apply; 2 - Not very important; 3- V ery important; 4 - Highest importance) Safety Access Compliance (ADA) Age of Equipment/Facility Community Park vs. Neighborhood Park Use of Park Aesthetics Location to Surrounding Parks Maintenance Cost vs. Improvements Environmental Concerns Relationship to Park Comprehensive Plan Cost of Project Is there a cost match? Are there funds available? 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Yes / No Yes / No 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 I TOTAL POINTS: NRRC Commissioner Comments: NRRC Commissioner Recommendations: