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.. .U...... U-UUUU--------l . TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Honorable Ma~f{ and City Council members Kim Stephan V Parks & Recreation Recommendations Buckbee Property, Park Dedication Fees December 5, 2002 DATE: The following information and recommendation are from the December 4, 2002 Parks & Recreation Meeting Minutes. Sanna Buckbee - Preliminarv Plat I Park Dedication Fees Ms. Sanna Buckbee made an appearance at the Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting to discuss some options she would like the committee to discuss regarding the development of the Buckbee property at 1738 Peltier Circle. Ms. Buckbee had previously e-mailed the committee members with her request to look at the piece of property the Buckbees would like to donate to the city as park land in lieu of a portion of the Park Dedication Fees prior to the December 4, 2002 meeting. It is a small piece, approximately a third of an acre, with access to the channel. This property is not wetlands, but usable open space per Ms. Buckbee. This property would not be large enough for play equipment or any type of sports fields, but would make a nice area for a few picnic tables or benches overlooking the charmel, possible fishing and boat access. Ms. Buckbee said the amount deducted from the Park Dedication Fees would be minimal, perhaps $2,000, but she would like to know if the committee is interested as there is a neighboring land owner who is interested in buying the piece of property. There was discussion as to whether a sidewalk would be added to the development and Ms. Buckbee said the developer has agreed to install the sidewalk. Park Dedication Fees are currently at $2,000 per dwelling. Ms. Buckbee had an older copy of the fee schedule which showed the amount at $900 per dwelling. Ms. Buckbee reported they have been working with the Rice Creek Watershed the last few years, as has Committee Member LeBlance and the Peltier Lake Association to try and get the channel opened up as it has become very shallow at the end due to siltation. Council Member Broussard-Vickers was concerned about the potential problems and complaints that could be generated for the city from making this small, secluded area a park. There is no place to park or create parking so there would be a problem with allowing this to become a potential boat launch area. Council Member Broussard-Vickers is also concerned that the value of the property would not outweigh the problems, and the property is far more valuable to home owner. Ms. Buckee said this decision could probably wait another month or so if the committee would like to look at the property, as it is a separate issue from the preliminary plat and POO Public Hearing. Committee discussion followed. Committee Member LeBlanc requested the committee consider a small park in the development for the following reasons: 1) To provide a safe place for children and youth activities as in this area the children generally play in the street. 2) The nearest park is over a mile away, this would put a park in an area where there aren't any. 3) Provide a place for families to have a picnic or group activity. This area is close to the school, however. Instead of the city taking the Park Dedication Fees there is the option to have 10% of the land allocated for a park, which would be approximately one full lot. There are divided feelings in regards to the city taking land or Park Dedication Fees. Committee Member LeBlanc sent a questionnaire to the residents in the area of the proposed development asking if they would favor a park or not. .