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05-09-95 PRThomas Bali l largeon 28 NE Red Cedar Trail Elk River, Mn. 55330 (612) 441-1640 May 17, 1995 Council Representative Suzanne Ackerman 8899 Nashua Ave. NE Otsego, Mn. 55330 Dear Suzanne: I have prepared the information for you to present to the council at the May 22. 1995 meeting. I hope that I can attend this meeting. I have included all information in regards to the data collected and have no copies for myself. Would you please make copies for me and return to ft)y mail slot. Wright County: The PRC has again approved a joint venture with Wright County for an event at the Otsego Wright County Park. By motion Darlene Solberg moved to again pa.y half the expense for the group the Flyers. Debbie Carron seconded the motion passed. Also Darlene moved to send a thank you for the sign, Tom Constant second, motion passed. Outdoor Recreation Grant: Enclosed is the information on the quotes for the play ground equipment, surface and timbers prepared by Hakannas, Anderson Inc. Darlene moved to send on to council for approval the quotes of $22,217.00 for the play equipment, surface and timbers for the perimeter of the play area.. Second by ,Jeff, motion passed. Tom Constant moved to ask for the associate costs of concrete stacks and wood for forms etc. Terie second, motion passed. Likewise Terie motioned to ask the council for permission to use city maintenance staff help in the construction. Jeff second, motion passed. Darlene motioned to collect bids for excavating etc. and approach council. Tom Costa.nt second, motion passed. Debbie Carron motioned to set target day for assembly of equipment of July 15. Darlene second, motion passed. This should cover the Outdoor Recreation Grant. Dedication Feer: In planning of park creation the PRC realized that the costs are quite large to make anything that the r_ommunitte would use. Only with modest construction of parks that the dedication fees would not begin to cover the costs of these parks. The PRC did a. study to see how other communities dedication fees compare to Otseqo. In facts collected (enclosed) Otsego was about middle of the road for residential but lacked in commercial and industrial. If a project was granted that would involve the use of forty acres for example the dedication fee for this commercial project would be only $350.00. After comparing other communities the PRC made motion for change. 1. My notes did not show who made the motion but the motion was to "accept 10% of the land or 7.5% of the fair market value (FMV) for commercial and industrial as dedication fee in lieu of the previous amount of $350.00." Motion passed. Second motion was "to accept $700.00 or 10% of FMV for residential whichever is more." Motion passed. Trail dedication fees will be on the next PRC adgenda. I hope that I covered all the meeting. I will be available have any question please feel the hard work! Cor 'ally, Thomas Ba.illargeon, Chair PRC information for your next if you need any help. If you free to call. Thanks for all TUE 1 4 29 MND W I M ENT CUSTOMER:' c l ,� DATE OF 1NSTALLATI 0 j 04 PLAYGROUND, D INST C IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL: AT:( ) (EVEM'NGS & WEEKENDS)' REQUIRED ALA TEBL4LS.- 1. BLOCKS OF WOOD 2" X 10" X 10" TREATED LUMBER FOR EACH POST. 2. (4) 2" X 4" X 8' LUMBER FOR BRACING (NOT PE ). 3. (12) 3" X 18" STAVES. 4. (4) 318" DRIVE SOCKET WRENCHES (MORE IF AVAILABLE). . 5. (4) 6. ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE 7. (1) MAUL. 8. (2) HAND LEVELS. 9. (4) 'PAPE MEASURES. 10. (4) SHOVELS. 11. (2) HAND POST HOLE DIGGERS. 12. (2) WHEEL BARROWS. '(ONLY IF CEMENTING THAT DAY) 13. (2) STEP LADDERS. P _ 01 ITIS STRONGLY RECO19 ENDED THAT UNDERGROUND UTILITY LOCATIONS BE DETERMINED AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE PROJECT COMMENCES THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES WELL COME OUT, LOCATE AND MARK ANY UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AT NO CHARGE. IN MINNESOTA CALL: "GOPHER STATE ONE CALL" METRO AREA (612) 454-0002 TOLL FREE 1-800-252-1166 IN WISCONSIN CALL: "DIGGERS HOTLINE" MILWAUKEE AREA (414) 259-1181 TOLL FREE 1800-242-8511 A CHECK IS TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: IN THE AMOUNT OF S AT THE TRvlE OF INSTALLATION. HOLES FOR PLAYSTRUCTURE MUST BE DUG IN. ADVANCE. THE GROUND PLAN IS ENCLOSED WrM THE INSTALLAT ON INSTRUCTIONS. SHOULD YOU WISH SUPERVISOR TO STAKE OUT AND AUGER HOLES, THE ADDITIONAL CHARGE WOULD BE S � L, F of D! ,M•MI7 I PRICE QUOTATION OTSEGO- PRAIRIE PARK IMPROVEMENT. PROJECT 95-1 , ' OTSEGO, MN I - i The undersigned propoawto furnish the materials inclusive of delivery charges,:. . hsnWing coats, and,salos tax for .the following prides:. 1QAmfifix Unit n ale x $19 nmbm so $ Rema 1120 $ �,,, rs�. ( 10# - o' rib. 9pn W_ TOTAL i The omw rssrva the right io reject any or all propo Wd re"mat the right to waive minor discrapancles• All quottis shall be -valid for a period of 80 days feam tht,tf *wM -we due. ! of B[YkW1 !. 1 L f CI 11 w...riwwi..� l4a�rm: ' V�D� pa "max17r l city, stats Zip"_q1g + S T Om No Fax: • ��. � / �.- -_ �7 ��" 1. ...�■ ...--�.-.rte. I ' j 1 � � OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK SUMMARY OF QUOTES: PLAY EQUIPMENT: Minnesota -Wisconsin Playground, Inc. is the sole -source supplier in this area of Game Time Equipment as was selected by the Parks Commission. Bid Received: Quote Estimate 6221 Timber Scope System $12,686 ADA modification 4,333 $17,019 $15,550 RESILIENT SURFACING Two systems were sent out for quotes, the Fibar system and Safe Site system. Both are wood fiber mulches with underlay drainage which meet ADA, CPSC & ASTM requirements. Two quotes were originally received as follows: Minnesota Playground Jennings Quote Estimate $6,533.00* $5,800 $4,015.00 * $5,524.00 if ordered together with Play Equipment ($1,009.00 discount) A third quote was received from Minnesota Playground for $4,014.00 inclusive of the $1,009.00 discount originally quoted. Minnesota Wisconsin Playground, Inc. is thus the lowest bidder. The two items quoted ($17,019 + $4,014) would be $21,033 or 98.5% of our estimate of $21,350. We would thus recommend award of a purchase agreement with Minnesota Wisconsin Playground, Inc. for play equipment and resilient surfacing. OTSEGO PRAIRIE Page 2 SUMMARY OF QUOTES: PLAYGROUND TIMBERS Quotes for the perimeter timbers, rebars and spikes were requested from South Side Lumber (Rogers), Fullerton Building Center (Buffalo), Midwest Lumber (Monticello) and Rum River (Anoka). Quotes were received from Fullerton and Rum River as follows: Fullerton $1,184.10 Rum River 1,239.40 Fullerton is the apparent low bidder at $1,184.10 for material delivered to the site including sales tax. As a basis of comparison, the same material purchased by the City from Jackson Landscape Supply (Wholesalers) but not delivered would be $1,258.56. Our recommendation is to award the contract to Fullerton for these materials. GRADING The Elk River Star News did not print the original Bid Ad faxed by the City for bids to be received 5/8. As a result, a new advertisement was placed for bids to be received 5/22/95. It is our recommendation that these bids go immediately to City Council for consideration and award so that the grading could be completed in June. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED PARK AWARDS 5/9/95 Play Equipment $17,019.00 Resilient Surfacing 4,014.00 Timbers/Hdwe 1.184.10 $22,217.10 An additional cost will be concrete for footings est. @ approx. 15 CY. File: ot708.sum OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PARK DEDICATION FEES MEETING 5/9/95 The Parks Commission has previously discussed the need to generate more revenue for parks development. One of the primary tools for communities to develop a park system is through dedication requirements as part of the subdivision process. Typically, this requires a percentage of the gross area being subdivided or a cash in lieu of land donation. CURRENT DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS The attached excerpt from Otsego's subdivision ordinance includes the following requirements: 10% of land or 5350/lot + 550/lot for trail development in the Urban Service Area. 10% of land or $175/lot + 525/lot for trail development in the Rural Service Area. ISSUES and CONCERNS Several concerns have been raised or need to be reviewed with respect to the existing ordinance including: • Are the dedication requirements adequate and equitable? • Otsego is at a significant competitive disadvantage to other surrounding communities as long as it has no sewer or water. Competing for development (and expanded tax base) may be difficult for many years to come. • Is the cash in lieu of requirement commensurate with land donations? • Why is the land requirement the same in both rural and urban service areas yet the cash in lieu of is significantly reduced in the rural service area? • Should the cash donation be higher in commercial or industrial areas than residential? Can this be justified on the basis of larger lots, higher traffic generation, desire to have multi -modal transportation system, higher land values and other factors? • How does the City's fee structure compare with other cities? • Does solely increasing park dedication fees place a disproportionate burden on new arrivals to develop a system serving the entire City? • Does it make sense to charge a lower trail development fee in the rural area where trail development per lot is more expensive than in urban areas where lots are smaller, local streets serve as alternatives; and traffic is generally at slower speeds? BACKGROUND Excerpts from the City's Comprehensive Plan indicate that the City desires to develop a multi -modal system to serve the community particularly including commercial areas. Adopted policy statements further indicate that new development shall contribute to development costs. In 1994 a survey of neighboring communities' park dedication requirements was conducted by NAC for Frankfort Township. The results of that survey are attached. We have summarized the information on the first summary sheet. The survey indicates that most communities do extend park dedication requirements to include commercial and industrial property. PARK FEES (CASH IN LIEU OF) The following provides property values, minimum lot size and park fees associated with various zoning classifications. The Wright Co. Assessor's Office and Darkenwald Real Estate were contacted to arrive at estimated land values. The County Assessor's office bases the value of land on the existing use without improvements at 52,200/acre. (Some land has gone for 55,000/acre in recent transactions). No distinction is made for different zoning classifications. ZONING DESIGNATION R-1, R-2 Urban low density Residential R-3 Urban low -medium density Residential A-1, A-2* Rural Residential B-2,3 Commercial ----- Industrial (None in City) * A-1 density 1/40 acres, A-2 density 4/40 acres As the ordinance is currently structured, park dedication fees are less than 10% of fair market value for R-1, R-2 and A-1, and A-2 residential classifications (all low density). Based on minimum lot size at current land values, R-3 and commercial properties are above 10% of fair market value. If the lots are larger than 1 .6 acres, however, the current fee is lower than 10% of fair market value. This comparison should change dramatically as the value of land in Otsego increases. In almost every instance commercial property would be significantly higher in value than residential property. TRAILS The average lot width in the urban service area is 160'-200' while lots in the rural service area generally are 10 acres plus with 330' or more of road frontage. The average costs for trail development applied to typical lots are as follows: Bike Lane/Trail Urban 160' lot @ $13.00/LF* $2,080 Urban 200' lot @ 513.00/LF* $2,600 Rural 330' lot @ 513.00/LF* $4,290 * May vary dependent on shoulder construction, grading, right-of-way acquisition, etc. The City's requirement of 550/lot in the urban area and 525/lot in the rural area is clearly too low to fund a trail system in a substantive way unless major outside funding (MSA, ISTEA or street assessments) is used. Park Fee Min. Lot @ 10% Current Size FMV Fee 2.5 A $550 $350 1A $220 $350 1A $220 $175 1A ----- $220 ------ $350 ------ As the ordinance is currently structured, park dedication fees are less than 10% of fair market value for R-1, R-2 and A-1, and A-2 residential classifications (all low density). Based on minimum lot size at current land values, R-3 and commercial properties are above 10% of fair market value. If the lots are larger than 1 .6 acres, however, the current fee is lower than 10% of fair market value. This comparison should change dramatically as the value of land in Otsego increases. In almost every instance commercial property would be significantly higher in value than residential property. TRAILS The average lot width in the urban service area is 160'-200' while lots in the rural service area generally are 10 acres plus with 330' or more of road frontage. The average costs for trail development applied to typical lots are as follows: Bike Lane/Trail Urban 160' lot @ $13.00/LF* $2,080 Urban 200' lot @ 513.00/LF* $2,600 Rural 330' lot @ 513.00/LF* $4,290 * May vary dependent on shoulder construction, grading, right-of-way acquisition, etc. The City's requirement of 550/lot in the urban area and 525/lot in the rural area is clearly too low to fund a trail system in a substantive way unless major outside funding (MSA, ISTEA or street assessments) is used. COMMISSION ACTION The Commission should review each of the issues, make recommend -changes, and develop the supporting background for council consideration. Among the changes which might be considered are: Change park dedication in rural areas so that land and cash in lieu of are commensurate. • Base the cash in lieu of payment on fair market value (FMV) of land instead of simply a set fee. Alternatively base it on FMV or set fee, whichever is higher. • Trail fee structure in urban vs. rural area. File: ot703.ltr Z_,(e2T"r fit'a�! aTi�G o SuB -.Did/a✓641 ,PSG 5 21-7-17: PROTECTED AREAS: Where land proposed for subdivision is deemed environmentally sensitive by the City, due to the existence of wetlands, drainageways, watercourses, floodable areas, vegetation, or steep slopes, the design of said subdivision shall clearly reflect all necessary measures of protection to ensure against adverse environmental impact. Based upon the necessity to control and maintain certain sensitive areas, the City shall determine whether said protection will be accomplished through lot enlargement and redesign or dedication of those sensitive areas in the form of outlots. In general, measures of protection shall include design solutions which allow for construction and grading involving a minimum of alteration to sensitive areas. Where these areas are to be incorporated into lots within the proposed subdivision, the applicant shall be required to demonstrate that the proposed design will not require construction on slopes over eighteen (18) percent, or result in significant alteration to the natural drainage system such that adverse impacts cannot be contained within the plat boundary. 21-7-18: PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES (PARK LAND DEDICATION): A. As a prerequisite to final plat approval, and at the sole determination by the City, applicants and or developers shaii Eedicate iancl tor parks, playgrounds, public open spaces or trails and/or shall make a cash contribution to the City's Park and Multi -Purpose Trail Funds as provided by this Section. The requirement may be a combination of land and cash as determined by the City Council. B. Land to be dedicated shall be reasonably suitable for its intended use as determined by the City and shall be at a location convenient to the public to be served. Factors used in evaluating the adequacy of proposed park and recreation areas shall include size, shape, topography, geology, hydrology, tree cover, access and location. C. The applicant shall confer with City Staff —arid the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee at the time t� preliminary plat is under consideration, to secure a recommenclation as to the location of any property tnat should be dedicated to the public, such as parks, playgrounds or other public property. The preliminary plat shall show the location and dimensions of all areas to be dedicated in this manner. Such 5� contribution requirement recommendation(s) will be sent to the Planning Commission for review and comment and subsequently to the City Council for their approval. D. When a proposed park, playground, recreational area, or other public ground has been indicated in the City's official map or Comprehensive Plan and is located in whole or in part within a proposed plat, it shall be dedicated to the appropriate governmental unit. If the applicant elects not to dedicate an area in excess of the land required hereunder for a proposed public site that the City feels is in the public interest to acquire, the City may consider acquiring the excess land through purchase or condemnation. E. Land area conveyed or dedicated to the City shall. not be used in calculating density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance and shall be in addition to and not in lieu of open space requirements for planned unit developments. F. Where private open space for park and recreation purposes is provided in a proposed subdivision, such areas shall not be used for credit against the requirement of dedication for park and recreation purposes, unless the City Council finds it is in the public interest to do so. G. The City, upon consideration of the particular type of development, may require lesser parcels of land to be dedicated if the City determines that present or future residents would require greater or lesser land for park and recreational purposes. In such cases, a cash contribution shall be required to compensate for the reduced land dedication. H. In all new subdivisions, ten 10percent of the rosy area subdivided, or a difTerent percentage as the City Council shall determine to be reasonably necessary as a result of the subdivision approval, shall be dedicated for public recreation space or other public use as established by Cit Council reso ution. The dedicated percent ot the gross area su ivi ed shall be in addition to property dedicated for streets, alleys, easements, or other public ways. No areas may be dedicated for public use until such areas have been approved by the City Council as suitable and necessary for the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the City. I. When, in the opinion of the City and its sole discretion, it is impractical or inappropriate for a subdivision to make,a dedication of land for public use, or if no land in the subdivision is suitable for 53 such use, the applicant shall be required to pay a cash donation for the City's park system of three hundred fifty(350) dollars for each lot or dwelling unit when the subdivision is locate wiT5in the Urban Service Area of the City, or one hundred seventy-five 175) do Tars for each lot or dwelling unit when the subdivision is located within the Rural Servic E e City. J. All land proposed for trail and/or bikeway dedication S ffarl ne subject O tne recommenclations or the ParKs and Recreation Advisory Board and the approval of the City Council. Such lands must also correspond and conform with the City's bikeway plan. K. In lieu of a trail land donation, the City at its sole discretion may require a cash donation for the City's bikeway plan of f if t o -liars tor each o or we i.n unit when the subdivision is located within the Urban Service Area o t e City or twenty- ive dollars For each of or dweiiing unit w en tne subdivision is located witFlin trie Rurai bervice Area o the City. L. The City may elect at its sole discretion to receive a combination of cash, land, and development of the land for park use. The potential cash donation generated by the dedicated land and/or the value of the development of land shall be calculated. That amount shall be subtracted from the cash contribution required by the Subsection I above. M. Planned unit developments with mixed land uses shall make cash and/or land contributions in accordance with this Section based upon the percentage of land devoted to the various uses. N. Park cash contributions are to be calculated and established at the time of final plat approval. The Council may require the payment at the time of final plat approval or at a later time under terms agreed upon in the development agreement. Delayed payment may include interest at a rate set by the City. 0. Cash contributions for parks and trails shall be deposited in either the City's Park Fund or multi- purpose trail fund and shall only be used for park acquisition or development, and trail acquisition or development as determined by the City. Additionally, said funds may be utilized anywhere within the City park and trail systems. 54 C P. Wetlands, ponding areas, and drainageways accepted by the City may not be considered in the park land and/or cash contribution to the City. Q. Property being replatted with the same number of lots and same number of dwelling units shall be exempt from all park land dedication requirements. If the number of lots or the number of dwelling units is increased, or if land outside the previously recorded plat is added, then the park land dedication and/or park cash contributions shall be based on the additional lots and on the additional land being added to the plat. If the additional land does not create additional lots, then each one-third (1/3) acre added shall be considered a new lot for purposes of calculating the dedication requirements. R. When land is dedicated and deeded to the City for park purposes, it shall be the responsibility of the City to maintain such dedicated property. S. Land dedication to the City shall be in the form of lots or outlots with approved lot and block numbers. 21-7-19: DEDICATION OF STORM WATER HOLDING AREAS OR PONDS: Upon approval by the City Council, the applicant may be _X required to dedicate to the public up to five (5) percent of the land proposed to be subdivided for storm water holding areas or ponds. The five (5) percent dedication shall not be considered part of the dedication for parks and recreation purposes or trail/bikeway purposes. 21-7-20: MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE OPEN SPACE: Operating and Maintenance Requirements for Residential Subdivision Private Open Space Facilities. In the event certain land areas or structures are provided within the subdivision for private recreational use or as service facilities, the owner of such land and buildings shall enter into an agreement with the City to assure the continued operation and maintenance to a predetermined reasonable standard. These common areas may be placed under the ownership of one of the following depending upon which is most appropriate: A. Dedicated to public where a community -wide use would be anticipated; B. Applicant's ownership and control.; or 55 ,._ ___. �tsego_- _. r:, 87th Si . . . . . ...... ...... .5 0 A 22 23 =11 24 �l 9 X tr X` SCALE IN MILES 95th ST X O X MAP OAM' < "d ST. SEPTEMBER 1989 Both ST Both ST 2 x X :x. 77th STMOM, 77th ST TH3 MAP ts PLAWNG PJRPOS" OM.Y "M 6.0L1l0 NOT M Lm" WkIe" "WC." WASL-& ST ti 27 26 75th ST 25 � MT! Aft FKOUWKD.30 BASE MAP SOURCE: KWRC4iT U COUNTY SURVEYORS OFFICE 7-25-89 701h ST 70th ST T. 70t 671h ST 67th 35 IT ••31 32 33 0 34 4 35 65th ST 15th, S 1 7 3 a < 62nd ST Irl RICE & MCE 01 0 A 62nd Si U 1. _61r.j S7 UK 60th ST E:.!, ST V11. A 17-1-1 Immediate Urban Service Area Urban/Rural El Long Range Urban Service Area PREPARED BY: Service Concept El-Rural Service Area Specific Immediate Urban Service Area Boundary orthwest FN c, Associated to be determined by Engineering Study '-'Consultants, Inc ;Pz> - G'�Y aF 075�Go 2. Parking facilities shall be developed so as to conserve land, promote joint use and minimize conflicts with vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. 3. Parking lot access to public streets shall be limited to the functional minimum. 4. Parking shall be designed in functional clusters avoiding irregular and inefficient lots. 5. Park and ride facilities shall be pursued in the upgrade of Highway 101. Pedestrian/Bicycle 1. Pedestrians and bicyclists shall be afforded rights-of-way separated from motorized traffic at a minimum along arterial and higher classified streets. When physically an or economically feasible and in compliance with State law, pedestrian and bicycle traffic shall be separated. 2. Adequate lighting and outdoor furniture shall be provided in all urbanized areas of heavy pedestrian movement. 3. Pedestrian street crossings on heavily travelled streets shall be clearly marked and lighted. 4. Priority shall be given to the establishment of pedestrian and bicycle facilities in areas in and surrounding churches, parks, isolated neighborhoods, and commercial development. 5. Streets designated as major arterials shall be designed to prevent unregulated pedestrian and bicycle crossings and protect pedestrian and bicycle movement paralleling traffic. 6. When financially feasible, facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists shall be provided in conjunction with street improvement projects. 7. When possible, bicyclists shall be provided a right-of-way separated from both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. 8. New development shall be encouraged to respect the pedestrian bicyc e system and where possible to contribute to the rights-of-way and development costs. r 22 B5th ST 34 65111 Sr a a Y c:nn s 87th ST SCALE IN MILES NAI DATL SEPTEMBER 1989 1 Y 23 24 19 10 \ �... ,, ..F,,• ..... •. 1 ,... `\\ 99tH—�—. -- ... -..__ O�...•...� i �� 1 1''''=Y _.' �.. \.. _ --_.--� SURVEYORS OFFICE 7-25-89 i ..-_ _ �� _ ' , 1 ��9tH Z i KALCN[,A 91In ,' 1 •1 971h I - 1 l 1n ST 77111 ST I E 15 ' < ' 15 : 14 13 18 30 17 28 27 116 1 -<i 92nd ST t Y > r 7011, ST 701H sT...•.•.•.•.•.•. 7ilrs Ijl f. Hl!k"".I {1T ++itis 22 B5th ST 34 65111 Sr a a Y c:nn s Transportation Plan t1i h 5 r0 •:•�:' 6)111 —&703 J, 31 33 ME Principal Arterial • 0 • N Minor Arterial uunuuuw Collector Street Local Street 62nd ST 3 \;ou• ;I Otsego, Minnesota 87th ST SCALE IN MILES NAI DATL SEPTEMBER 1989 1 "OTT-* TM NAI ■ KM Il A16N10 23 24 19 •. �. NOT 61 IA[O WHEA PPtCRU '\\�� Y[AyU16A�[xT6 A116 KOUIM[D. `\\ Jill 26` n �plil 'Ind ST --_.--� SURVEYORS OFFICE 7-25-89 Both ST 80111 ST ST 77111 ST I E t77th W 26 th sr 25 30 :116:' 28 27 Y > 7011, ST 701H sT...•.•.•.•.•.•. 7ilrs Ijl f. Hl!k"".I {1T ++itis Transportation Plan t1i h 5 r0 •:•�:' 6)111 —&703 J, 31 33 ME Principal Arterial • 0 • N Minor Arterial uunuuuw Collector Street Local Street 62nd ST 3 \;ou• ;I Otsego, Minnesota • 34 35 65tn sr ` 3 �E2nd ST CITY OF o RICE 62nd ST � .,ys�~ F%i (TON L Oth ST Future Streets Major Intersection/Interchange PREPARED BY: Note: Plan assumes an ultimate development scenario and should �orthwest T�r ,, 1_ 1 _ . r _ _ ._ Associated 1 .5 0 1 SCALE IN MILES NAI DATL SEPTEMBER 1989 1 "OTT-* TM NAI ■ KM Il A16N10 •� PU rOS" OK7 AMD 640tLO •. �. NOT 61 IA[O WHEA PPtCRU '\\�� Y[AyU16A�[xT6 A116 KOUIM[D. `\\ BASE MAP SOIFCE 26` WFoGAT COLNTY 'Ind ST --_.--� SURVEYORS OFFICE 7-25-89 • 34 35 65tn sr ` 3 �E2nd ST CITY OF o RICE 62nd ST � .,ys�~ F%i (TON L Oth ST Future Streets Major Intersection/Interchange PREPARED BY: Note: Plan assumes an ultimate development scenario and should �orthwest T�r ,, 1_ 1 _ . r _ _ ._ Associated Governmental Buildings, Facilities and Services 1. Cooperation and coordination between governmental units shall be promoted and encouraged in the provision of public facilities and services. 2. The full utilization of investments in public facilities and services shall be achieved prior to making new public investments. 3. Public facilities and services shall be located and centralized so as to offer ease of access and minimal response time. The facilities shall be readily accessible to both the existing and planned street system. These facilities shall also be designed.. to enhance community identity and recognition. 4. All public facilities shall be developed, improved and maintained according to the highest adopted standards of design and performance to serve as examples for private development. Public facilities shall present a positive aesthetic expression and strive to create a source of community pride. 5. Design and maintain all public buildings to be resistant to personal and property crime opportunity while maximizing public and City usability. 6. Those areas, places, buildings, structures and other features having significant architectural, historical, community or aesthetic interests and values shall be preserved to the extent possible. 7. All public facilities shall be located where the proposed use is compatible with the existing and proposed land use of the area. 8. Public facilities shall be developed upon sites which offer ample land area for any necessary expansion. 9. Potential public facility sites shall be evaluated for their compatibility to the City's sanitary sewer plan. 10. The displacement and relocation of residents resulting from the development service facility shall be discouraged. Parks and Open Space 1. The needs and possible opportunities for a local park and recreation system shall be evaluated and a program for long range development shall be implemented. 2. Otsego shall work cooperatively with the County and State governments on the provisions of park, recreation and trail facilities. 3. Park and recreational facilities shall be utilized to promote community identity and recognition. 4. Recreation open space improvements in accordance with a Capital Improvement Program shall be programmed and updated on an annual basis. ADMINISTRATION Goals 1. Ensure that all development and/or redevelopment that occurs in the community is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, however, amend the Comprehensive Plan and related ordinances as necessary to reflect changing community needs and priorities. 2. Pursue means and measures to provide more local control and a direct response to development proposals and on-going community needs and problems. 3. To the extent possible, allocate administrative and improvement costs to those generating the demand or utilizing the service. Policies 1. The Otsego Comprehensive Plan shall be evaluated on an annual basis. The plan shall be expanded .and updated when such action is approved by the City. 2. Codes addressing zoning, subdivision, building, and building/ property maintenance shall be locally established and enforced. 3. A program for the transition of local responsibility of duties from the County to the community shall be formulated and implemented in cooperation with Wright County. 4. An application, fee, and processing procedure and system shall be established which assigns financial cost of any and all related project consideration to the applicant. 5. An impact fee system covering all possible concerns shall be established and required of new development projects. Communities with No Park Dedication Requirements on Commercial/ Industrial: Annandale Hanover Maple Lake Monticello Communities with Park Dedication on Commercial/Industrial Treated Differently than Residential Commercial Champlin 7.5% of land area or 7.5% of FMV ($90,000 Ac) Elk River $1, 500/Ac w/sewer & water $1,000/Ac w/out sewer & water Rockford 10% of land or 10% of estimated value/acre Rogers 5% of land value based on $18,000/Ac; 5% gross land area Industrial Same as commercial None Same as commercial 5% of land value based on $14,000/Ac Communities with Same Dedication Requirements for Residuetial/ Commercial/ Industrial Delano 10% of land or cash equivalent Medina 10% of land or FMV Otsego 10% of land or $350/lot (urban), $175 (rural) St. Michael As determined by City Council Frankfort $450/lot *Based on 1/94 survey done for Frankfort Township compiled by NAC. * In all subdivisions, 5 foot sidewalks or 8 foot trails may be required as deemed necessary by the City * No wetlands or ponding areas Elk River Residential: $350/lot or dwelling unit Commercial: $1,500/ac with sewer & water $1,000/ac without sewer and water Industrial: None Hanover Residential: $250 per lot 1 acre per 75 people @ 3 persons per unit Commercial/ Industrial: None Maple Lake Residential: R-1 zoning @ 70 of land or fair market value R-2 & R-3 zoning @ 10v of land or fair market value Commercial/ Industrial: None Medina Residential/ Commercial/ 10% of total land area or fair market value as Industrial: determined by the City Council Monticello Residential: 100 of total land area 100 of the developers purchase price of the land unless otherwise specified by the Park Board & City Council * Land dedications must have two or more sides along a public roadway * No powerline easements may cross property * No wetlands in place of required land * Park dedication credit is given for construction of City -designated trails as specified in their plan immercial/ Industrial: None As a means of evaluating the adequacy of park dedication requirements in Frankfort Township, a study was completed in January of 1994 which provides an inventory of park dedication fees for communities in the Wright and western Hennepin County areas. Additionally, some comparative research was done for the City of Buffalo which looked into the benefit of land dedications over fees by estimating typical developer costs, land values, and improved single family lot prices. (Current park dedication fees in Buffalo appear to be on the low side which makes it more economical for developers to pay a cash contribution rather than donate land.) This information directly applies to Frankfort Township and should be helpful in making a determination as to whether or not changes are desired from Frankfort's current park dedication requirements. Park Dedication Fee Inventory Albertville Residential: 501 of gross land area for subdivisions with less than 9 dwelling units per acre 51,49k of gross land area for subdivisions with 9 or more dwelling units per acre plus an additional 340 for each dwelling unit over 9 $170 per dwelling unit or lot Commercial/ Industrial: 50 of total land area 5a of the fair market value as if zoned in the classification requested by the developer Annandale No Dedication Requirements Champlin Residential: 10a of total land area (single or multiple family) 100 of fair market value ($15,000/ac single family) ($45,000'/ac mult. family) Commercial/ Industrial: 734 of total land area 734. of fair market value ($90, 000/ac) Delano �sidential/ 100 of the gross lard area or a cash dedication immercial/ equivalent to the fair market value of the land area Industrial: required r) 47 o ;idential/ l0a of the gross land area Commercial/ Industrial: $350/lot or dwelling unit for subdivisions within the urban service area $175/lot or dwelling unit for subdivisions within the rural service area Trailway dedication is required to either be constructed by the developer at the City's discretion or the developer must provide a cash contribution of $50/lot in the urban service area or $25/lot in the rural service area * No wetlands in place of required land Rockford Residential: Land dedications are as follows: Up to 3 uni ,:.r, /acre : 8 a Less than 5 units/acre: 10% Less than 10 units/acre: 140 10 or more units/acre: 180 Cash contributions are calculated using the average value per acre of land based on records County Assessor for the current tax year multiplied by the percentage corresponding to the net densities listed above multiplied by the net site area of the development Commercial/ Industrial: 10% of the total land area or l00 of the estimated value pe.r acre of undeveloped land zoned for the same use when multipled by the gross site area * No drainageways, floodplain or ponding areas * If developers provide other recreational amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, etc. within the development, the required amount of land to be dedicated may be reduced by up to 200 Rogers gross land area Residential: $350/unit or 7340 of g -ommercial/c o/A) idustrial: 51; of land value (based on $18, 00/ac for commercial and $14, 000/ac for industrial�� J 5%- gross land area t St. Michael Residential/ Land, cash, or a combination thereof as determined Commercial/ on a case by case basis by the City Council Industrial: * In all areas trails must be constructed according to the City's Plan at 8 feet wide on outlots not less than 20 feet in width and provide for handicapped access It should be noted that the majority of cities require that satisfaction of park dedication regirements occur at the time of final plat approval and/or prior to the city's release of the plat for filing at the County. Developer Cost Analysis Land Costs Contact was made with several realtors in the Buffalo area to get an idea of the price at which raw land is currently selling. It was determined that on average, tracts of land greater than about 10 acres have been selling for between $5,000 and $6,000 per acre. Land Preparation/Improvement Costs 'wo recent subdivisions in the City were utilized to get an idea of the costs incurred by developers to do site grading, clearing, utility installation, and street construction. The Rem -Con golf course area utilized city -installed improvements, while Pulaski Ponds completed the improvements privately. Rem -Con Golf Course: Estimated Land Costs of $5,500/ac x 37.1 acres = $204,050 Improvement Costs' of $11,000/lot x 107 lots = $1,177,000 Total Costs20f $1,381,050 _ 107 lots = $12,907/lot Pulaski Ponds (1st Phase): Estimated Land Costs of $5,500/ac x 23 acres = $126,500 Improvement Costs' of $9,651/lot x 43 lots = $415,000 Total Costs2 of $541,500 _ 43 lots = $12,593/lot ' Improvement Costs include clearing, grubbing, grading, installation of utilities, and street construction. 2 Total Costs are not inclusive of application fees, plan drawings, legal/technical assistance, etc. but only - include the raw land and improvement costs outlined above. William S. Radzwill indrew J. MacArthur Michael C. Couti May 3, 1995 RADZWILL LAW OFFICE Attorneys at Law 705 Central Avenue East PO Bax 369 St. Michael, MN 55376 (612) 497-1930 (612) 497-2599 (FAX) City Council Members Planning Commission Members Parks and Recreation Commission Members City of Otsego c/o Elaine Beatty, City Clerk 8899 Nashua Avenue NE Elk River, MN RE: Proposed Changes In Subdivision Ordinance Relative To Park And Trail Dedication And Fees In Lieu Of Dedication Dear Members: The City Council had previously asked me to look at possible revisions in the Subdivision Ordinance related to Park and Trail Dedication and Fees In Lieu of Dedication. At the last City Council meeting the Park and Recreation Commission also brought up the possibility of looking at possibly raising the money amount of current Park and Trail dedication fees. I am in this letter presenting my recommendations for changes in the language of Section 21-7-18 of the Subdivision Ordinance. If the Council wishes to amend this section of the ordinance it would be most prudent to consider the issue of possibly changing the park and trail fees at the same time. As you will recall, the purpose of making changes in the ordinance was to assure compliance with recent United States Supreme Court and Minnesota decisions which have indicated that municipalities are now held legally to a higher standard in relating any exactions upon approval of a land use to the actual affect that the approved land use change will have on the City and City services. In other words, there now must be a stronger correlation between the amount of money or land requested for park and trail dedication to the actual impact that a specific project will have on the City park and trail system. Obviously, any increase in the number of residents will have an affect on the use of park and trail lands. To determine what, if any, difference there would be between different kinds of developments would be difficult. The proposed changes in the ordinance which I have drafted are based upon the premise that a Letter to Otsego Officials May 3, 1995 Page 2 specific amount per lot for park and trail fees, or a specific portion of a developed property represents the city's best estimate of the affect of that development on the city's park and trail systems, but allows the possibility that these figures may not always represent the actual affect. Thus, the Developer is presented with the alternative of funding a study, which is subject to City approval, to set forth the actual effect on the system caused by the development which would then be reviewed by City staff and an appropriate recommendation would be made to the Council in light of that study. My review of the NAC memo related to park and trail fees for other cities indicates that the majority of those cities have made a distinction between the necessary land contribution or fees for a residential development as compared with the amounts required for a commercial/ industrial development. I believe that the City should look at this matter to see if Otsego would desire such a distinction in the city ordinance. It would appear that most cities are receiving more funds than is Otsego for commercial/industrial developments. I would note that, based on the rationale of the Dolan case, that fees for park and trail dedication as they relate to a commercial or industrial development may be more problematic than those fees related to residential subdivisions, depending upon the nature of the business being established. Following are my proposed changes to 21-7-18 of the Subdivision Ordinance: "A. As a prerequisite to final plat approval, and at the sole discretion of the City, applicants and/or developers shall dedicate land for parks, playgrounds, public open spaces or trails and/or shall make a cash contribution to the City's Park and Multi -Purpose Trail Funds roughly related to the anticipated affect of the plat on the park and trail system. The amounts listed in this section are the City's best estimate of the dedication or cash contribution needed to offset the effect on those systems. The requirement may also be met with a combination of land and cash if approved by the City Council. G. The City, upon consideration of the particular type of development, may determine that a lesser parcel of land should be dedicated due to particular features of the development. In such cases, a cash contribution shall be required above the land dedication to insure that compensation is received for the full amount of the impact on the City's park and trail system. I. when, in the opinion of the City -and at its sole discretion, it is impractical or inappropriate for a subdivision to make a dedication of land for public use, or if no land in the subdivision is suitable for such use, the applicant shall instead be required Letter to Otsego Officials May 3, 1995 Page 3 to make a cash donation related to the affect of the subdivision on the park system which the City has determined to be in the amount of three hundred fifty ($350.00) dollars for each lot or dwelling unit for lots located within the Urban Service Area of the City, or one hundred seventy five ($175.00) dollars for each lot or dwelling unit when the subdivision is located within the Rural Service Area of the City. K. In lieu of a trail land donation, the City at its sole discretion may require a cash donation related to the affect of the subdivision on the city wide trail system which the City has determined to be in the amount of fifty ($50.00) dollars for each lot or dwelling unit when the subdivision is located within the Urban Service Area of the City or twenty five ($25.00) dollars for each lot or dwelling unit when the subdivision is located within the Rural Service Area of the City. T. If the applicant or Developer does not believe that the estimates contained in this section fairly and accurately represent the affect of the subdivision on the park or trail system of the City, the applicant or Developer may, at their own expense, provide the City with an in depth study of the affect of the subdivision on the park and trail system and an estimate of that affect in money and/or land. Said study shall be provided to city staff for their review and recommendation. All costs of such review shall be borne by the developer or applicant submitting the study. If the Developer or applicant chooses to submit such a study, no application for development submitted shall be deemed complete until the study as been submitted and reviewed and staff have made recommendations as to the appropriate amount of land or money necessary to offset the affects of the subdivision." Prior to making any amendment to the Ordinance I think it would be advisable to have the Parks and Recreation Commission review the matter and make recommendations to the City Council as to these proposed changes, the present fee structure, and the possibility of differentiating fees for residential and commercial/industrial. I would note that present case law indicates that 10% is the upper allowable limit of what land area can be required for dedication. Letter to Otsego Officials May 3, 1995 Page 4 If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Very truly yours, Andrew MacArthur RADZWILL LAW OFFICE cc: Bob Kirmis, NAC Merland Otto, Larry Koshak, Hakanson-Anderson