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RCA Attachment D M EMORANDUM Date: June 16, 2020 To: Mayor, City Council Members and City Manager Trudgeon Bryan Lloyd, Senior Planner From: Lonnie Brokke, Parks and Recreation Director RE: Lexington Woods Park Dedication Requirement – Southeast corner of Lexington Avenue and County Road C2 On May 5, 2020, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the Lexington Woods Plat in relation to the Park Dedication requirement (meeting minutes attached). The Park Dedication cash amount for the 20 additional lots is $80,000 ($4,000 per additional lot).The required land amount is 10% of 4.95 acres or .495 acre. The Civic Site Group Inc. (Developer) proposed that the city accept the 1.5 acre Outlot directly to the north of the Judith Right of Way and the three additional lots (.69 acres) directly to the south of the Judith Avenue Right of Way for a total acreage of 2.19 acres. The land does have contamination and soil issues. The general Parks and Recreation Commission review and discussion included that: The Parks and Recreation System Master Plan suggests an abundance of parkland in this area and does not specifically identify this parcel or any parcel in this area to be acquired Their recommendation to accept land would be contingent upon an environmental document review and understanding of the existing soils in order to create a reasonable assurance that it can be used as parkland This is an interesting and unique piece of property because it would: o preserve open space and wooded areas into the future o create a neighborhood connection through the Judith Right of Way o add an interesting element to the city pathway/trail system o be available for public use with a potential trail and sitting areas Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission - May 5, 2020 The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends land per the developer’s proposal (including the three extra lots to the south) contingent upon a review of soils that would show that the city could utilize the land for low intensity amenities such as trails. Page 1 of 33