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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 16, 2015 2 <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that in a reuse situation, the City could <br /> choose to waive the land dedication fee but still collect a park development fee. She also said that <br /> for commercial land dedication, 5% of the value of the land is required to be dedicated but <br /> residential land dedication would vary based on density as it is assumed a higher density residential <br /> area has a greater need for public open space. This would result in a greater land dedication <br /> requirement. She noted the density thresholds in the draft ordinance are aligned with the densities <br /> of the TCAAP zoning. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that the park development fee is a per <br /> unit fee; therefore, a multi-family development would pay a higher park development fee than a <br /> single family home. The draft ordinance language states that the park development fee may be <br /> reduced for developer installed public park improvements. In that situation, the City would <br /> consider the developer's proposed improvements and make proportionate reductions to the park <br /> development fee. She also said that some cities allow private improvements to be used to offset the <br /> park dedication fee but this is excluded in Arden Hills as the City is trying to develop a community <br /> park system. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that during the development of the <br /> TCAAP Master Plan, there was an analysis of the City's existing park amenities and population, <br /> and the information was then extrapolated to determine the need for park space and amenities at <br /> TCAAP. Sample park layouts were presented to the PTRC and then reviewed by the City Council. <br /> Subsequently,the City contracted with HKGi to estimate park development costs. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher noted the draft ordinance states that if there is a <br /> subdivision occurring adjacent to a trail identified in the City's comprehensive plan (e.g., on <br /> TCAAP, the north/south trail and the trail along the natural resources corridor), the <br /> subdivider/developer must provide a connection to the City trail and there would be no reduction <br /> in park dedication fees. <br /> Stacie Kvilvang stated the goal of the proposed fee structure is to ensure the City gets what it <br /> needs for the types of park improvements desired. She said there must be a comfort level in the <br /> ordinance by both Legal and City staff that the City can make the determination if it wants to <br /> charge a fee versus acquiring dedicated land. The proposed fees are based upon unit counts (1431) <br /> and dedicated land requirements (24 acres) per the City's approved Master Plan. <br /> The following table represents the park land, improvements and financing costs: <br /> Category Park Land,Improvement&Financing Costs <br /> Park Land-Hill 11.5 $ 153,333 $ 1,763,333 <br /> Park Land-Creek 6.3 $ 141,667 $ 892,500 <br /> Park Land-B 3.4 $ 100,000 $ 340,000 <br /> Park Land-A 0.4 $ 158,189 $ 63,276 <br /> Park Land-Town NH 2.4 $ 147,750 $ 354,600 <br /> TOTALACRES 24 N/A $ 3,413,709 <br /> Improvements& N/A N/A $ 8,206,135 <br /> Financing Costs <br /> TOTAL COST N/A N/A $ 11,619,845 <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked for clarification of Park A and Park B. <br />