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,&( 1� ITEM 7. <br /> of � MEMORANDUM <br /> ty M <br /> lk ,� • TO: Park & Recreation Commission <br /> FROM: Steven B. Ach, City Planner — <br /> DATE: June 14, 1995 <br /> SUBJECT: Responsibility for Trail Development <br /> The planning department is in the process of amending the subdivision <br /> ordinance. One of the sections included in the subdivision ordinance relates <br /> to park dedication requirements. Originally, there were not going to be any <br /> changes made to this section until the Park and Recreation Commission had <br /> an opportunity to review this section in a comprehensive manner. However, <br /> after further consideration, the timing seemed appropriate to address some of <br /> the obvious changes that need to be made as well as possibly considering a <br /> couple of amendments. <br /> One issue that may be timely to consider is trail construction and whether <br /> this should be included as a park dedication requirement and the <br /> • responsibility the developer may play in completing this trail construction. A <br /> couple of problems that staff is experiencing at this time include: <br /> • ability to construct trails in a timely manner as new residential <br /> developments are being platted; <br /> • the logistics of installing a trail after homes and initial grading <br /> have been completed by the developer; and, <br /> • the limited resources to complete all of the trails that are being <br /> required throughout the new residential developments. <br /> Given these three issues, the Park and Recreation Commission may wish to <br /> consider amending the park dedication requirements by involving the <br /> developers responsibility in completing various trail segments. A couple of <br /> options for consideration are as follows: <br /> • In addition to the $500 per lot park dedication fee, developers also <br /> be responsible, at their cost, for all trail construction associated <br /> with their particular development; or, <br /> • Developer be responsible to grade and install a Class 5 base on all <br /> trails, and the city be responsible for providing the bituminous <br /> • surface; or, <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br />