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`� MEMORANDUM <br /> y of <br /> lk , � <br /> River TO: Park and Recreation Commission <br /> FROM: Scott Harlicker, Planning Assistan /A <br /> DATE: January 2, 1997 <br /> SUBJECT: Trail Fees and Park and Recreation <br /> Fees <br /> Attached is a list which shows how some selected cities fund their trail <br /> systems. Methods of funding include utilizing park and recreation fees, using <br /> a separate trail fee, negotiating on a project by project basis with the <br /> developers and having developers dedicate land for trails and prepare it for <br /> construction. Several communities include trails as part of their <br /> transportation system and the developers pay for them just like they would <br /> roads, sidewalks, and utilities. Also included are the park and recreation fees <br /> for those selected cities, and a summary of the park and recreation fees <br /> collected as part of the recently completed application fee survey. <br /> • TRAIL FEES <br /> Apple Valley: In urban areas construction costs are assessed to the newly <br /> created lots along with the assessment for streets and utilities. In rural areas <br /> where trails are planned but not ready for construction an escrow is collected <br /> to cover estimated costs. <br /> Burnsville: Cost for trails comes out of park fees. <br /> Lakeville: If a subdivision abuts a designated trail, the developer pays 5/8 <br /> of the cost to construct the trail. Residential subdivider pays $225 per <br /> dwelling for trail, required whether or not developer is required to build <br /> trails. <br /> Plymouth: Cost for trails comes out of park fees. <br /> Anoka: Negotiated with the developer, no set trail fees. <br /> Maple Grove: Cost comes out of park fees. If the trail is identified as part of <br /> the trail system, developer dedicates lands and prepares (graded and seeds) <br /> it. <br /> • <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br />