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4 � ilk Request for Action River To Item Number Parks and Recreation Commission 6.4 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Action Items February 10,2016 Steve Benoit,Recreation Manager Item Description Reviewed by Park Dedication confirmation for Miske Meadows Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner —Donald Jensen Reviewed by Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director Action Requested Discuss park dedication for Miske Meadows. Recommend,by motion, that park dedication be met with a combination of land (4.7 acres) and cash. Recommend,by motion, acceptance of proposed land and trail beneath the power lines and around wetlands in the south portion of the site (as outlined in the attached exhibit). The applicant shall install the trail per City requirements and this land shall not apply towards any park dedication contribution by applicant. Background/Discussion Paxmar is proposing to continue development of the plat originally named River Park,which was first approved in 2005 with a mix of single-family lots and townhome buildings of 4 and 8 units.The preliminary plat included 317 single-family homes, 173 townhomes,Twin Lakes Elementary School,and a city owned lot intended for use as a fire station.As of today, 37 single-family and 32 townhome (five buildings) units have been constructed. Parks The park location and size identified on the River Park plat is not proposed to change.A portion of the park is included in the current plans.Additional park improvements and trails are proposed beneath the power lines and around wetlands in the south portion of the site. The proposed park location and trail connections are identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Park dedication for River Park was met with a combination of land (4.7 acres) and cash. The land and cash will be collected as phases are developed. The city has not received the 4.7 acres of land yet for the park. This area is to be part of a larger park in which land would be obtained from future development to the south. The applicant has proposed to transfer ownership of the land area beneath the power lines and around wetlands in the south portion of the site to the City. The applicant has also requested that this transfer be counted towards park dedication requirements. In analyzing the value of the proposed land area, staff feel that while there is some recreational value,it is not at a level that would satisfy park dedication requirements. Therefore the staff recommendation is to accept the land with the requirement that a trail be installed by the applicant,but it not count towards park dedication requirements. r ® IEIEu 1r Template Updated 4/14 NATURE