10/07/1982 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission•
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
CITY HALL
OCTOBER 7, 1982
TOUR - 6:00 P.M.
MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ADOPT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1982
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1982
3. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS - None
4. OLD BUSINESS
A) PARK SYSTEM PLAN
a) Parks Classification System
b) Individual Parks and Planning District Issues
c) Special Facilities - Tennis /Skating
d) Concept Plan Review:
Wedgewood
Capricorn
Lakeside
South Oaks
5. NEW BUSINESS
TENTATIVE AGENDA
A) Annual Review of Parks Dedication - 1983
(Deferred from September)
6. OTHER BUSINESS /Reports
7. ADJOURNMENT
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: OCTOBER 7, 1982 COMMITTEE MEETING
October 1, 1982
Preceeding the October 7th committee meeting, members are asked to
meet at 6 :00 P.M. for a brief tour of park sites. Mr. Erkkila would
like to have the committee review 3 sites which will be discussed later
in the system plan study. The regular meeting will follow immediately
after, approximately 7 :00 P.M.
There are no development proposals to be reviewed by the committee
at this time.
Mr. Erkkila will be present at the meeting for a "working session"
with the committee. There are four items which will be addressed; the
classification system of parks in Eagan; an individual park site summary/
district summary; a discussion on the role of tennis courts and winter
skating facilities in the parks system; and finally, a review of concept
plans which have now been prepared for Capricorn, Wedgewood, South Oaks,
and Lakeside.
The last item pertains to the parks dedication fees for 1983. This
was deferred from the September meeting. Materials have again been added
to the packet for your review.
MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION CObMITTEE
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: ANNUAL REVIEW - PARKS DEDICATION FEE
September 1982
Background: The Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee has previously
established as an annual process a review of the parks dedication fees
for modification which might be implemented with the beginning of the
ensuing calendar year. Staff has been directed to prepare this years up-
date for the committee.
The last increase in the parks cash dedication was in 1981 when the City
Council approved the parks committee's recommendation to increase the
cash dedication amount to $400.00 per single family, $332.00 per townhouse
unit and $252.00 for apartment units. That formula is based on a cost
per acre of $10,000.00. This increase, effective January of 1982 was an
increase from the previous parks dedication formula based at $7,500.00
per acre. This per acre cost, when the formula was applied, produced cash
dedication requirements of $300.00 per single family, $250.00 per townhouse,
and $187.00 for apartment units.
In 1981 the Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed recent land
sales to assist in determining the average per acre cost. During last year
there were eleven recent and significant land purchases for the committee
to review. In preparing this years list of land sales, staff has only been
able to identify four (4) significant purchases. One of which (Comsery site)
was a sale for industrial usage. Consequently, because of this usage and
the size of the acreage involved, this land sale is not being considered.
Staff has also talked with Mr. John Hankinson of the Sienna Corporation re-
garding three of the sales which were within the Lexington South P.D. This
included the Hilltop Estates, the proposed Shefield addition, and the Oakwood
Heights addition. Mr. Hankinson commented that during the last 12 to 18
months land prices have not increased significantly because of high interest
rates and a depressed housing market. He indicated that as before most un-
improved land sells from between $8,000 and $9,000 zoned for single family,
R -2 from $9,000 to $11,500 and R -3 and R -4 from $11,500 on up. Again, land
costs are significantly impacted by topography, number of units possible per
acre, size of the parcel, existing utility assessments and closeness and
proximity of sewer and water utilities. Mr. Hankinson offered that the land
sales by the Sienna Corporation for the developments previously mentioned,
were within the selling ranges previously mentioned.
In June of this year a brief survey was conducted by Northwest Consultants
concerning park dedication fees and schedules for several selected suburban
communities within the metropolitan area. A copy of that survey is attached.
In addition to these communities, staff has also recently contacted the
communities of Chanhassen and Plymouth. Chanhassen reported that single
family units are charged $415.00 and multiple and townhouse units range
from $425.00 for a four(4) bedroom unit down to $200.00 for a one(1) bed-
room dwelling. Further, the City of Chanhassen charges a recreational
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charge of $1,035.00 per net developable acre for all commercial, office
and industrial property. Plymouth reports their current cash dedication,
in lieu of land, is based on a formula with a net per unit cost of approxi-
mately $360.00 per dwelling unit. Commercial and industrial is based on
100 of the assessors estimate land value not to exceed $2,000.00 an acre.
Staff Comments: Generally speaking it would appear that the Eagan formula
for obtaining cash dedication requirements seems to be comparable with most
other communities. Limited land sales, with minor or no increase in costs,
makes comparison with last years costs difficult. Therefore, if the Advisory
Committee is to make a recommendation regarding increase in fees for 1983
it appears that such change be minor.
The Advisory Committee may wish to review the information as presented.
Staff would be happy to respond to questions in regards to this issue and
provide additional information if requested or carry its recommendation
to the City Council.
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Community Type of Use
Burnsville
Residential:
Commercial:
Industrial:
Lakeville Residential: 1 acre of land per 75
people in the subdivision
based on the following
densities:
Single Family - 3.5 people
Two Family - 6.0 people
Apartments, Condominiums,
Townhouses - 1 person per
bedroom
Eagan
Commercial:
Industrial:
Inver Grove
• Heights Residential:
Residential: 10% of gross land area
Commercial: None
Industrial: None
PARK DEDICATION FEE SCHEDULES FOR SELECT SUBURBAN
COMMUNITIES IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA
Land Dedication
10% of gross land area
5% of gross land area
5% of gross land area
Cash Contribution
10% of Assessor's market value
5% of Assessor's market value
5% of Assessor's market value
2% credit can be granted if on -site recreational amenities are provided.
The credit is given at the discretion of the City Council.
$300.00 per unit
$300.00 per unit
$150.00 per unit plus $75.00
per bedroom above the first
bedroom
$600.00 per acre
$600.00 per acre
When a combination of land and cash are provided, the fair market
value of the land is deducted from the cash contribution.
$400.00 per unit - single family/
two family
$332.00 per unit - townhouse /
quadraminium
$252.00 per unit - condominium/
apartment
Utility easements must dedicate 50% of gross land area when located
along a proposed trail.
Commercial: None, except in areas that are needed for the trails as
Industrial: designated in the municipal trail plan.
$168.00 per unit on lots with sewer
and water
$84.00 per unit on lots without
sewer and water
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Community Type of Use Land Dedication
Maple Grove Residential: Park dedication is based on
density:
Density /Acre Gross Land Area
Roseville
Commercial:
Industrial:
Residential:
Commercial:
Industrial:
Commercial:
Industrial:
0 -3 units
4 -5 units
6 -8 units
9+ units
Type of Unit
Single family
Two family
Mobile Home
Apartments and
Condominiums
Efficiency
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
Townhouse
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
5.0%
7.5%
10.0%
10% + 1% for each
unit over 8 units
5.0%
5.0%
10% of gross land area for
any subdivision of 5 acres
and greater
Maplewood Residential: Park dedication is based on
density of the subdivision:
People /Unit
4.1
4.1
2.5
1.1
1.4
2.5
3.3
4.0
2.0
3.3
4.0
4.2
Cash Contribution
Appraised Cash Value
5.0%
7.5%
10.0%
10% + 1% for each unit
over 8 units
5.0%
5.0%
10% of appraised cash value
for any subdivision of 5 acres
and greater
Cash Contribution /Unit
$326.00
326.00
199.00
87.00
111.00
199.00
262.00
318.00
159.00
262.00
318.00
334.00
Land dedicated to the City must have an equal appraised cash value
as the required cash contribution.
5% of gross land area 5% of appraised market value
5% of gross land area 5% of appraised market value
Community Type of Use Land Dedication
Rosemount Residential: 4% x the number of units
per acre of gross land
area (example: 4% x 5
units per acre = 20% land
dedication)
Oakdale
Shoreview
Commercial: None
Industrial: None
Residential:
Commercial:
Industrial:
Dedication Credits:
Dedication based on density:
1 unit /acre
1.1 - 3.0
3.1 - 4.0
4.1 - 5.0
5.1 - 6.0
6.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 8.0
8.1 - 9.0
9.1 - 10.0
Over 10.0
0 -2
2.1 -3
3.1 -4
4.1 -5
5.1 and greater
Add
5%
10%
11%
12%
13%
14%
15%
16%
17%
0.5%
10% of land area or
10% of land area or
Residential: Park dedication based
on density
Density /Acre Gross Land Area
3%
4%
5%
6%
10%
per unit
Cash Contribution
4% x the number of units per
acre of the raw land value of
the land in the development.
$275.00
$275.00
250.00
250.00
250.00
220.00
220.00
220.00
220.00
220.00
Cash value equivalent
Cash value equivalent
3%
4%
5%
6%
10%
Commercial: 10% 10%
Industrial: 10% 10%
Fair Market Valne at
Time of Final Plat
5% credit if development has on -site stormwater drainage and
ponding that does not increase the rate of runoff from the site.
2% credit if the development exceeds the minimum landscape
requirements.
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Community Type of Use Land Dedication Cash Contribution
White Bear
Lake Residential: 10% of gross land area $150.00 per unit
Commercial: 5% of gross land area $150.00 per each 4,000
Industrial:
square feet of floor area
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MEMO TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: RAHN PARK
The final grant application for Rahn Park has been completed and has been
submitted as of September 29, 1982.
As previously indicated, the preliminary application was submitted at a
cost estimate of $198,000.00. However, the State cut certain elements
of the plan, reducing the grant to $159,500.00, or 50% of this amount
as the State match. Therefore, the final application was submitted for
this amount even though the actual cost of development will exceed this
amount.
Mr. Erkkila has completed the cost estimate as follows:
Site Preparation:
Stripping $ Stockpile Soils & Respread - 12,000 yds.
Grading $ Removals
Storm Sewer
Base Development:
Infield Material - 7,000 yd.
Backstops: 4
Seed , Fertilizer
Trail
Road & Parking (Class 2 material)
Landscaping (Lump sum)
Sub Total
Sub Total
Cost estimate for long range development objectives have not been
estimated i.e. building, security light, water, utilities, etc.
These items are seen as distant and therefore the number /cost not
relevant at this time.
$36,000
51,100
3,600
$90,700
$24,500
8,250
15,600
9, 100
19,800
5,000
$82,250
The total of site preparation and base development is: $172,950
Additional development of the park might include the following:
Fencing of fields: $50,500
Surface parking lot and curb: 36,390
Additional storm sewer with surface parking(relates to above) 8,700
Benches, signs, soccer goals (Lump sum) 5,000
Sub Total $100,590
Grand total of park development; first phases $272,540
This does not include design & engineering /contingency: use 10%
of construction.
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: SPECIAL MEETING; WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1982
A special meeting of the Advisory Committee has been scheduled for
September 22, 1982 at 5:00 P.M. at Fagan City Hall.
The purpose of the meeting is to review a 2nd set of concept plans
for Rahn Community Athletic facilities.
A "final plan" will have to designated in order to allow the park
consultant to complete the necessary work for grant submission. The
meeting will only deal with this one agenda item; and, therefore should
require a limited amount of time, perhaps one hour.
As way of background information; staff has set as "high" priority
several design concerns.
• (2) Parking:
(1) Be sensitive to residents adjacent to the site:
a. Particularly those on the north; residents to the south
have deeper lots, a significant change in topography, and
some vegetation which helps to mitigate residential concerns.
a. Sufficient parking on site; too small a parking may cause
players to park on residential streets and "cut through"
yards to get to the site.
(3) Efficiency of site /space relationships:
(4) Cost:
(5) Functional Use:
September 17, 1982
a. The site, despite its size, has space limitations. Some
preliminary design plans have "wasted" space causing "too"
close of an area between back stops, foul lines, parking
and use areas, etc. Certain space relationships need to
be maintained at option levels.
a. How the site will function, when put into use, is a concern.
The factors of user, program, and site must function in as
great of degree of unit as possible.
Certainly other factors must be considered in the design, but we believe
the above are some of the more important factors. No one single plan will
meet all design objectives to 100% of satisfaction; there will be trade offs.
Hopefully, we've been able to reduce these major concerns to an acceptable
minimum.