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Trail Development Program Statement
Identified User Groups:
Commuters
• Recreational Users
Definitions (within the context of this study):
Commuter: Anyone using the trail system for transportation purposes
(getting from Point A to B as conveniently as possible).
This includes (but is not necessarily limited to) those commuting
to:
• work.
• social activity areas (downtown, riverfront, etc.)
• other parks and recreation areas
• other communities (friends, relatives)
Forms of Commuters:
bicyclists
• pedestrians
skaters
wheelchair users
eati Mal Users: Anyone using the trail system for Strictly recreational
purposes.
This includes (but is not necessarily limited to):
• bicyclists
• walkers/joggers
• skaters
Wheelchair users
• skateboarders
• cross-country skiers
It is important to recognize that the two uses are not mutually exclusive:
meaning a commuter might also be a recreational user as well (and vice versa).
In fact, the recreational aspect of the trail system may actually promote more
use of the It for commuting by those who would otherwise use a different
form of transportation.
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The Challenge
To develop a trail system that combines both of these uses in a functional,
safe, and aesthetically appealing fashion.
From a quality of life perspective, we want to leave the user with the
perception that they are.
• promoting alternative modes of transportation
reducing their personal impact on the environment
promoting better personal health and fitness
• having fun while doing it
The challenge is also to integrate the trails with adjacent land uses in a manner
that protects the integrity of those areas.
Trail Design Criteria
Naturally, the trail must be designed to achieve our stated objectives. The
following specific criteria define the needs of each user group and serves as
the starting point in the design process.
For Commuter Use:
directness to commuting destination
• safety (personal and physical)
• speed
• convenience
• ease of identifying routes
For Recreational Use:
recreational experience
• uninterrupted park -like environment
• safety (personal and physical)
• speed*
* - It is a bit of a misperception that recreational users are not particularly
interested in speed. In fact, most bicyclists prefer to ride at speeds of between
10 and 20 mph. However, most trails are simply not designed to allow for
speeds over 10 mph, which is relatively slow even for casual recreational.
bicyclists.
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Hakanson
Anderson
Assoc., Inc.
MEMORANDUM
Otsego Parks Commission
Merland Otto, Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc.
February 9, 1998
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ZZZ Monroe Street
Anoka, Minnesota 55303
612J427-5860
Fax 612/427-3401
Park Dedication Procedure/Review of Subdivision Process
After reviewing the City ordinances regarding subdivision regulation, it appears that
most elements are in place to provide for review of park dedication and assessment of
any staff time involved back to the applicant.
Attached is a copy of Section 21; 7-18 Park Land Dedication. A simple flow chart
illustrates the path of the majority of subdivision applications. As indicated, the
applicant initially reviews information regarding park dedication at a preliminary meeting
with City staff.
The developer (while not currently required to) may submit a sketch plan to the Parks
Commission with proposed park dedication. The better developers would generally
submit a sketch plan at this stage. The Parks Commission may wish to request that
Elaine specifically transmit sketch plans to the Park Commission for their comments.
The developer must submit the preliminary plat to the Parks Commission for their review
and recommendation. The final recommendation of the Parks Commission is made
during this stage of the process. The recommendation is transmitted to the Planning
Commission for review and comment prior to subsequent transmittal to the City
Council.
Prior to final plat approval, the developer will have identified all lands to be dedicated
to the City on the final plat, paid the dedication fees, or entered into an agreement with
the City Council for an alternative payment schedule.
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Engineers Landscape Architects Surveyors
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Schedule SUBDIVISION PROCESS
Applicant meets. with City Staff
Sketch Plan Submittal and Review
I Preliminary Plat Application I
15-a5 days
Public Hearir
0-40 days
Planning Commission Recommendation
City Council Approval of Preliminary
Plat
Final Plat Submittal
Development Agreement
0-60 days
Final Plat Approval
Record Plot
0-30 days
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Park Dedication
Requirements
Parks Commission
Proposed Park
Dedication
Parks Commission
Park Dedication
Recommendation
Parks Commission
Park Dedication
Recommendation
Park Dedication
Requirements met
unless otherwise
stipulated by Council