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*K. Item #: lo.c.2. • �� City of MEMORANDUM Elk ,, Ri, River TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Michele McPherso irector of Planning DATE: November 2, 2000 SUBJECT: Review Park Fees: Request The Commission is asked to consider recommendations regarding trail reimbursement policy, park facility use fee/deposit, and dedication fees for 2001. Attachments • Shelter Use Summary Report • Shelter Use Report, Community Recreation • 1999 City of Anoka Fee Schedule • • 1999 Survey Compiled by Anoka, Park Usage Fees/Deposits Trail Reimbursement Policy There has been much debate in recent months regarding quality control of trail construction and whether or not developers should be allowed to construct their own trails through subdivisions. After some discussion, staff would like to propose that the City continue using the current method, but that staff would provide a trail construction standard for the Commission's review and approval at the December meeting. This would then be implemented effective January 1, 2001. Park Facility Use Fee/Deposit There was much discussion at the October meeting regarding the fee and deposit levels proposed for the use of Woodland Trails Park. Currently, Woodland Trails is a park facility that is used primarily by school teams (cross country, skiing, biathlon) or large groups for fundraising events (Gitchi Gummi, Leukemia, etc.) Families typically do not use the parks for events such as family reunions due to the lack of a shelter in the park at this time. Another factor that limits the use of Woodland Trails is the fact that the use needs to be reviewed by the Commission. Based on the information gathered by Anoka, I would propose to the Commission that we consider the following: • 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD & Phone (763) 441-7420 • Fax (763) 441-7425