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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 10, 1999 Page 3 . .How will the value of the improvements be determined? (Estimates, actual invoices for materials and labor?) Steve indicated that past minutes indicate the developer will be required to make a presentation of the park improvements, in order for the Commissioners and staff to determine the aesthetics and functionality of the park. .If all the dedication fees are spent for park development, at what rate will the developer be reimbursed? ($900 per unit?). .If the park is completed and all the dedication fees have not been spent, at what point does the developer pay the remainder of the park dedication fees? (When the entire development is completed, or, when each successive platting is done until paid? Discussion followed regarding the need to review plans and specifications for the park improvements, as well as cost estimates or bids. Steve indicated that since this is the first time a developer has proposed to install the park improvements, a policy needs to be established. Typically, a developer pays park dedication fees at the time of final plat. The Commissioners were in agreement to continue to have the developer pay the park dedication fees at the time of final plat for each segment of the project. If, at the time of final plat of one of the phases, the developer has spent more in improvements than he owes, a credit can be issued. . Steve noted that the issue has also been raised whether or not the Trott Brook Farms park is large enough. The Commissioners questioned how much of the park was not wetlands. Steve indicated that there are 8.38 acres of upland and 6 acres of trail corridor. Commissioner Dana Anderson indicated the Commission recently passed a motion to recommend that park dedication not include wetlands and that it must be dry, relatively flat, usable land. Commissioner Kuester questioned why the size of the park was being discussed again. Steve Wensman explained that city staff is in the process of drafting the developer's agreement and the details of the park dedication and park improvements will be included. Commissioner Dave Anderson indicated that he would have been comfortable with the size of the park if Outlot F had been left to the city, as originally proposed. Commissioner Dana Anderson indicated he felt that Outlot F was retained by the developer in exchange for a reduction in the townhouse density. Chair Huberty noted that the April 8, 1998, minutes refer to the city retaining the 3.5 acre parcel to the north (Outlot F). Steve indicated that Outlot F is approximately 15 acres and is mostly wet except for the 3.5 acre knoll which is high and dry. Steve noted that Outlot F could potentially tie in with development to the north and east. Chair Huberty suggested that only the upland area of the park be credited toward the park dedication and one-half of the trail acreage, since it is mostly wetland. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED THAT THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION'S CONCERNS REGARDING THE TROTT BROOK FARMS PARK ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE AMOUNT OF REMAINING PARK LAND, CONSIDERING THE LOSS OF OUTLOT F . THE QUALITY OF PARK LAND, CONSIDERING THE AMOUNT OF WATER IN OUTLOTS D AND E; AND,