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p-Q Item# 6.1. ty of � • MEMORANDUM T1k River TO: Park & Recreation Commission FROM: Steve Ach, City Planner' DATE: June 11, 1997 SUBJECT: Preliminary Plat for Trott Brook Farms Request Consider park dedication requirements for preliminary plat of Trott Brook Farms. Overview Attached is a concept drawing of the proposed park area for Trott Brook Farms. This proposed park location would be centrally located in a large • residential area bounded by County Road No. 12, Country Road No. 13, and Trott Brook. The total park area is 8.13 acres of which 1.54 is wetlands, leaving a net usable area of 6.59 acres. It should also be noted the park includes a treed area of approximately 1.2 acres. The concept plan also illustrates a variety of activities which could be included in the park. The uses illustrated on the plan are consistent with the items identified by the Park & Rec Commission at the last meeting. Installation of Park Equipment At the last Park & Rec meeting, the developers made a request to develop the park with all of the proposed facilities along with Phase I of their project. As the Trott Brook Farms project is developed over several phases, a credit would be given back to the developers for their costs associated with improving the park. I don't believe this has been done in any other development nor has it been proposed by any other developer. By allowing the developers to improve the park immediately, it will certainly avoid any future surprises to surrounding homeowners of any activities which may be installed in the park at a later date. If the Commission is comfortable with having the developer install these improvements, I would recommend a • specific plan not be approved at this time, however, endorse the idea of 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O.Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD&Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425