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Discussion The PTRC can consider one or more of the following options for their recommendation: 1. Charge the developer 6% of the assessed value at an estimated amount of $133,248.00. This will be put into the Park Fund for future Park Capital Improvement Projects. As stated earlier, these funds cannot be used for maintenance costs. 2. Create a north/south connection from Highway 96 along Snelling Avenue North. This trail connection was changed by the PTRC in the priority list to restriping of the roadway versus an off -road pathway. The restriping on Snelling Avenue North is listed as a high priority. 3. Create an east /west connection from the development to the existing north/south City trail. State Statute states that park dedication should be used to provide enhanced recreation facilities for new residents associated with the new development. Although, the City has some flexibility in this. This trail connection would satisfy this point. The trail would be approximately 80 feet of trail /boardwalk (Attachment B). It is estimated to be under $30,000 for construction. One advantage to constructing this trail with the development is that the developer would provide an easement with the construction. If this trail would be considered at a later time, an easement would need to be acquired with a possible fee. This trail is not listed on the PTRC's trail priorities because there is currently no development there and therefore never considered. With new homes, this connection would be nice for the residents to be able to access the current north/south trail. Requested Action The PTRC is being asked to review the options pertaining to the park dedication requirement for the Fox Ridge subdivision and provide a recommendation to the City Council. City of Arden Hills PTRC Meeting for April 19, 2011 IlMetro- inet.uslardenhillslAdmin \Committees & Commissions\Parks Trails and Recreation CommitteelLetters- Memos104 -19 -11 - PTRC Report - Pulte.doc Page 3 of 3