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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP September 15, 2005 C I T y 0 F NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Special Joint City Council & Park & Recreation Commission Meeting September 15, 2005 6:00 P.M. Opening Ceremony for Frisbee Golf Course at Fox Meadows Park 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Andover Station North Park Improvement FundlAndover Baseball AssociationlProject 05-15 3. Discuss Proposed 2006-2010 Park CIP 4. Discuss Revised Draft Park Dedication Study 5. Discuss Advertising SignslCity Park Facilities 6. Discuss Skate Park Facility 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment . 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Mayor & Council MemberslPark & Recreation Commission CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator ~ David D. Berkowitz, City Engineer t FROM: Todd J. Haas, Parks Coordinator SUBJECT: 2. Andover Station North Park Improvement Fund/Andover Baseball Association/Project 05-15 DATE: September 15, 2005 INTRODUCTION This item is in regard to the proposed recreational improvements at Andover Station North. Most of the discussion will be focused on the ball field improvements. DISCUSSION Attached is a cash flow analysis for your review prepared by the Finance Department, which is based on a best guess of land sales and a contribution from the Andover Baseball Association (ABA). A representative from the ABA will be at the meeting to address the City Council and Park Commission. It is staffs understanding that the ABA would like to see the project start in 2006, with the possibility of playing ball in 2007. ACTION REQUIRED As determined by the City Council. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Todd Haas Attachments: Cash Flow Analysis cc: Joe Deitz, 1318 _140th Ave. NW, Andover -1 m ." ." '" .... )> .... m " c c .. 0 " 0 0. 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(763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 0 WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Mayor & Council MemberslPark & Recreation Commission CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator ~ David D. Berkowitz, City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Parks Coordinator SUBJECT: 3. Discuss Proposed 2006-2010 Park CIP DATE: September 15, 2005 INTRODUCTION The City Council is requested to review and comment on the 2006-2010 Parks Capital Improvement Plan. DISCUSSION Attached is the most updated projected fund balance that was prepared by the Finance Department and based on the proposed improvements that were recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission at their meeting of June 16, 2005. A public hearing was held by the Park Commission on June 16, 2005. Attached are the meeting minutes for your review. Those recommended improvements are listed below based on the anticipated park dedication fees (See attached). Note: The Andover Station North Park was determined to be removed from the CIP and a separate Performa was done for the park. This was discussed under Item 2. 2006 * Prairie Knoll - $35,000 (2 bleachers for north and east field and playground equipment for the 2-5 year olds. * Fox Meadows - $10,000 (construct new basketball court) * Woodland Estates 4th - $15,000 (improvements have not been determined to date) * Oakview - $50,000 (new playground equipment for the 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds). * Miscellaneous - $25,000 2007 * Terrace - $55,000 (construct new parking lot and basketball court) * Crooked Lake Boat Landing - $125,000 (construct new parking lot/dredge boat landing arealinstall new dock.) * Miscellaneous - $25,000 2008 .. Strootman - $100,000 (reconstruct existing ball field with new fencing and construct new parking lot for ball field. .. Forest Meadows - $25,000 (new playground equipment for the 2-5 year olds) .. Miscellaneous - $25,000 2009 .. Prairie Knoll- $150,000 (pave existing parking lot and install concrete curb and gutter. .. Andover Lions - $85,000 (install new 8-foot high outfield fencing and irrigate existing ball field. 2010 .. Hawkridge - $500,000 (construct storage buildinglconcessions, drill well with pump and controls, install septic system, pave existing parking lot, irrigate soccer and ball field, new playground equipment for the 2-5 year olds, purchase 2 bleachers with concrete pads for soccer and ball field, install security light, park signage and landscaping). .. Miscellaneous - $25,000 ACTION REQUIRED The City Council is requested to review and comment on the 2006-2010 CIP, which has been recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Attachments: June 16, 2005 Meeting Minutes Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2005 Page 2 and Recreation Department of the City of Arden Hills. He noted the majority ofthe seemed to be in the same age group. Commissio Albee asked if they needed equipment for two to five year 01 older kids. Mr. emer stated equipment for both groups would be ben ral. He noted the biggest age ran 't covered the better. He added he did not kno out the space available. that park site. He noted a sign was many people came out at that intersection Mr. Haas stated it would have to et the req ents for a stop sign. He noted they would have to do traffic study. e added he susp d it would not meet the requirements. He. stated th could not use a stop si slow traffic. He added he would be happy to explo other options. . closed the resident's forum at 7:41 p.m. Motio y Commissioner Walton, seconded by Commissioner Dudgeon, to approve the , 2005 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, sent (Lindahl, Blackstad and Bedor) vote. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING/2006-2010 PARKS CIP Mr. Haas explained the Park Commission had done a lot of work on the CIP over the past couple months. He stated the Commission has evaluated all the parks in the system. He reviewed the proposed park CIP report. He noted the Frisbee golf course would come off the report since it would be done yet this year. Acting Chair Masloski opened the informational meeting at 7:44 pm for public testimony. Ms. Stacy Heising, 156xx Drake Street, stated there was a lot of support in her neighborhood for the park in Oakview Park. She noted there were thirty kids on her block. She added street hockey in the street was causing a problem. She stated there was no place for the kids to play and nothing else to do. Mr. Brett St. Sauver stated he also supported the park being developed. He noted he also saw kids playing hockey. He added there were nine kids on his road between ages one and three. He stated they needed somewhere to play. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2005 Page 3 Commissioner Dudgeon asked Mr. Haas to clarifY the way that park was set up. She noted they were proposing a two to five year old set up. Mr. Haas stated the space for the playground equipment was available. He noted there was a plan in place for a small shelter near the greenspace. He added that would have to wait until the property to east Oakview to developed in order to finish off the remaining portion of the park. He stated at this point, the City could just install playground equipment. Commissioner Walton asked about costs for the equipment. Mr. Haas stated that generally the two to five year old equipment ranged from $10,000 to $15,000. He noted the equipment for the older kids ranged from $20,000 on up. He added there must be a trail up to the playground for handicapped accessibility. He stated Shadowbrook East Park had a newer structure for kids two to five years old. He noted the neighborhood should have a representative call him so he could show him or her examples of the equipment that could be in the park. He added the representative should go and talk to the neighborhood to discuss the type of equipment that could go in the park. He stated it takes two months to order the equipment that could be done in late fall or early winter so it could be ready for spring to install. Acting Chair Masloski stated they had looked at many parks. He noted there were developments and promises of parks. He added the CIP was three months of work. He stated people wished there was a bigger park in that area, but right now it was for ages two to five years old. Commissioner Albee stated they might be able to find a piece to cover a range of ages. Commissioner Walton stated it would be good to show the neighborhood what they were proposing to do at the site. He noted when the Commission could show resident support it helped the process for the City Council. 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The Woodland Estates neighborhood is still exploring options for the park, although is appears they are leaning towards new playground equipment Justification I Currently, the park has no activities available to the residents. With the park being the only one in the area west of Nightingale Street, this project has been recommended hy the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Construction 15,000 15,000 Total 15,000 15,000 Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Park Improvement Funds 15,000 15,000 Total 15,000 15,000 I ""'ati.," 1m"".""'" I I Capital Plan 2006 thru 2010 City of Andover, MN Project # 06-45201-02 Project Name Fox Meadows Park Type Improvement Priority I - High Useful Life 20 years Contact City Engineer Category Equipment Department Park & Rec - Projects Description 1 Construct new basketball court. Justification 1 Since the park is classified as a neighborhood, additional recreation opportunities should be considered. Current amenities include playground equipment, one soccer field and a new frisbee golf course. This project has been recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Equipment 10,000 10,000 Total 10,000 10,000 . Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Park Improvement Funds 10,000 10,000 Total 10,000 10,000 Operational Impact/Other 1 Additionallong-tenn maintenance and ultimately replacement will be necessary. Capital Plan 2006 thru 2010 City of Andover, MN Project # 06-45201-03 Project Name Prairie Knoll Park - Phase II y Type Improvement Priority I - High - UseCul LiCe 25 Years Contact City Engineer Category Park Improvements Department Park & Rec - Projects Description 2006 - New playground equipment ($25,000) necessary Cor ages 2 - 5 years old would be installed and the purchase oCthree bleachers ($10,000) Cor the surrounding soccerlCootball fields. 2009 - The parking lot would be paved including concrete curb and gutter ($150,000). Justification I Prairie Knoll Park is considered a regional city park and completion would bring it into compliance with City standards due to the increased use by the associations Cor both soccer and Cootball. This project has been recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Improvement 35,000 150,000 185,000 Total 35,000 150,000 185,000 Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Pari< Improyement Funds 35,000 150,000 185,000 Total 35,000 150,000 185,000 Operntional Impact/Other I Additional long-term maintenance and ultimately replacement will be necessary. Capital Plan 2006 thru 2010 City of Andover, MN Project # 06-45201-04 Project Name Oakview Park Type Equipment Priority I - High Useful Life 20 Ye." Contact PW Superintendent Category Improvements Department Park & Rec - Projects Description Install playground equipment for 2 - 5 and 5 - 12 year olds. The park was dedicated to the City a couple of years ago but no improvements have been made to the park as of yet. Justification I To provide play options for the youth. This project has been recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Construction 50,000 50,000 Total 50,000 50,000 Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Park Improvement Funds 50,000 50,000 Total 50,000 50,000 I ""'.....""' r"""",,,,,,, I I Capital Plan 2006 thru 2010 City of Andover, MN Project # 06-45201-05 Project Name AthleticIPark Complex South of the WDE Type Improvement Priority 1 - High Useful Life 30 Years + Contact City Engineer Category Park Improvements Department Park & Rec - Projects Description Development and construction of an AthleticIPark Complex south of the WOE site. This complex will consist of three new fully furnished baseball fields, playground equipment, bituminous trails throughout the complex and a building to store equipment, to hold meetings and a concession area for the summer months. 3 Ball Fields - $225,000; Building - $250,000; Trail System - $75,000; Ballfield Lighting - $300,000; Playground Equipment - $100,000; Paved parking lot wi concrete & gutter - $150,000; Irrigation - $100,000; Fencing - $125,000; Misc. items - $77,466. Justification Due to the lack of baseball fields with grass infields in the City, this site will be an ideal location for a baseball complex. There is a 200 foot buffer areajust south of the WOE that can not be built on with any type of structure but this area is ideal for the outfield of the ball fields. By placing the outfield of each field in this area it facilitates this area to its fullest capacity. This project has been recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Improvement 642,386 760,080 1,402,466 Total 642,386 760,080 1,402,466 Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Park Improyemenl Funds 642.386 760,080 1.402.466 Total 642,386 760,080 1,402,466 Operntional Impact/Other I Routine maintenance will be required to upkeep the field and park. Capital Plan 2006 thru 2010 City of Andover, MN Project # 06-45201-99 Project Name Annual Miscellaneous Projects Type Improvement Priority I - High Useful Life Unassigned Contact City Engineer Category Park Improvements Department Park & Rec - Projects Description I This is for unforeseen or requested miscellaneous projects that may arise during the ycar, requested by the public, staff, City Councilor the Parks and Recreation Commission for each year. Justification I This gives flexibility to the City to do certain small-sized projects that may be warranted; for example, purchase of soccer goals. This funding has been recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Improvement 25.000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000 Total 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000 Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Park Improvement Funds 25,000 25.000 25.000 25.000 25,000 125,000 Total 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000 Operntional Impact/Other I Allows the Park and Recreation Commission to address a variety of different needs throughout the year. Capital Plan 2006 thru 2010 City of Andover, MN Project # 07-45201-01 Project Name Terrace Park Type Improvement Priority I - High Useful Life 25 Years Contact City Engineer Category Park Improvements Department Park & Rec - Projects Description Install new basketball court and parking lot with concrete curb and gutter along with completing a small section of trail to provide access to the playground equipment and the other portions of the park. Parking lot - $45,000; basketball court - $7,500; trail extension - $2,500. Justification The existing parking lot is currently gravel. Since this is located in an urban area, the parking lot should be paved and the neighborhood residents have requested a basketball court. Also, the trail to the playground area needs to be paved. This project has been recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Construction 55,000 55,000 Total 55,000 55,000 Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Park Improvement Funds 55,000 55,000 Total 55,000 55,000 Operational Impact/Other I Additionallong-tenn maintenance and ultimately replacement will be necessary. Capital Plan 2006 thru 2010 City of Andover, MN Project # 07-45201-02 Project Name Crooked Lake Boat Landing Type Improvement Priority I - High Useful Life 25 Years Contact City Engineer Category Park Improvements Department Park & Rec - Projects Description I Construct new parking lot, install new dock and dredge boat landing area Justification I The existing parking lot is beyond its normal maintenance requirements. Surface has deteriorated and a number of pot holes have been filled up to this point. A boat dock is necessary for individuals launching their boat. Also, the boat landing has silted in and needs to be removed to allow boats to maneuver. This project has been recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Construction 125,000 125,000 Total 125,000 125,000 Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total DNR Grant 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Funds 105,000 105,000 Total 125,000 125,000 Operational Impact/Other I Normal maintenance (sealcoating, striping, etc.) will be necessary. Capital Plan 2006 thru 2010 City of Andover, MN Project # 08-45201-01 Project Name Strootman Park Type Improvement Priority I - High Useful Life 25 Ye"", Contact City Engineer Category Park Improvements Department Park & Roc - Projects Description I Reconstruct existing ballfield, replace fencing, and pave existing parl<ing lot. Reconstruct existing ballfield with fencing $60,000 construct new parking lot for ball field $40,000 Justification I Ballfield fencing(fencing needs to be replaced) does not meet League ofMN Cities guidelines. Also, the parking lot needs to be paved with concrete curb and gutter along with storm sewer. This project has been recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Construction 100,000 100,000 Total 100,000 100,000 Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Park Improyement Funds 100,000 100,000 Total 100,000 100,000 Operational Impact/Other I Additional long-term maintenance and ultimately replacement will be necessary. Capital Plan 2006 thru 2010 City of Andover, MN Project # 08-45201-02 Project Name Forest Meadows Park Type Improvement Priority I - High Useful Life 20 Years Contact City Engineer Category Equipment Department Park & Rec - Projects Description Install additional playground equipment for 2-5 year old users. Justification This project has been recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Construction 25,000 25,000 Total 25,000 25,000 Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Park Improvement Funds 25,000 25,000 Total 25,000 25,000 Operational Impact/Other I Additionallong-tenn maintenance and ultimately replacement will be necessary. Capital Plan 2006 thru 2010 City of Andover, MN Project # 09-45201-01 Project Name Andover Lions Park Type Improvement Priority I - High Useful Life 25 Years Contact City Engineer Category Park Improvements Department Park & Rec - Projects Description I Install outfield fencing with mow strips for ballfield and install new irrigation system. 8 foot high fencing with mow strips - $35,000 and irrigate existing ballfield - $50,000. Justification I The installation of an outfield fence will allow the ball to stay in play and also give the awesome feeling when a ball is hit for a home run. Also give the players a safer playing surface by installing a irrigation system. This project has been recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Construction 85,000 85,000 Total 85,000 85,000 Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Pari< Improvement Funds 85.000 85,000 Total 85,000 85,000 Operational Impact/Other I Additionallong-tenn maintenance and ultimately replacement will be necessary. Capital Plan 2006 thru 2010 City of Andover, MN Project # 10-45201-01 Project Name Hawkridge Park Improvements Type Improvement Priority I - High Useful Life 30 Years Contact City Engineer Category Park Improvements Department Park & Rec - Projects Description The project includes the construction of a warming house, construction of a well wlpump and controls, installation of irrigation for the soccer and ball fields, playground equipment for children 2-5 years of age and bleachers for sporting spectators. Storage buildinglbathrooms/concessions - $209,000; drill well with pump & controls - $100,000; septic system - $7,500; pave existing parking lot - $90,000; irrigation for 2 fields - $50,000; playground Equipment (2-5 year olds) - $25,000; bleachers with concrete pads(soccer & ballfield) - $15,000; security light- $2,500; ark si e and landsca in - $1,000. Justification By continuing to improve the park system in Andover, the City provides a high quality parks and recreation complex to meet the growing needs of an active community. These improvements will provide high quality athletic and recreational opportunities to the residents. A warming house provides shelter and a restroom facility that can be used year around. The well and irrigation provide for a high quality athletic surface for soccer, basebalVsoftball activities and water for the restroom. Playground equipment provides activities for younger children and bleachers provide a safe and comfortable place for spectators. This ro'ect has been recommended b the Park & Recreation Commission. Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Construction 500,000 500,000 Total 500,000 500,000 Funding Sources 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Park Improvement Funds 500.000 500,000 Total 500,000 500,000 Operational Impact/Other I The construction ofa warming house and restroom facility will increase the use and enjoyment of the park. Also, the construction of the storage/warming house/restroom facility will eliminate the need to rent a portable warming house and portable bathroom. The well construction will give the ability to ice the rinks from the on-site well and will eliminate the need to "tanker" water to the site from the Public Works facility on Crosstown Blvd. The playground equipment will reQuire additional long-term maintenance and ultimate reolaeement will be necessary. 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Mayor & Council MemberslPark & Recreation Commission CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator David D. Berkowitz, City Engineer"b!>"B FROM: Todd J. Haas, Parks Coordinator SUBJECT: 4. Discuss Revised Draft Park Dedication Study DATE: September 15, 2005 INTRODUCTION This item is in regard to the revised draft park dedication study and more specifically the Rural Reserve Area. DISCUSSION Attached is a copy of the revised draft park dedication study for your review. More specifically Pages 9-11 are recommended to be reviewed by the City Council and the Park Commission which addresses community growth and rural reserve area parks needs. Based on recent discussions at the August 23rd City Council workshop, the role of the Park Commission (as directed by the City Council) will be to identify and recommend to the City Council the location of the parks and the types of activities that are to be in each park. In the side pocket of the packet is a map showing the pOSSible locations of parks that were presented to the Park Commission along with the approximate acreage for each park. Before the Commission continues to proceed with adjusting the potential locations, the Commission would like to see if the City Council has any additional comments. Keep in mind that the type and size of the parks that are recommended are indicated on Tables 5 & 6 of the study. The type of activities for each park will be discussed by the Commission over the next 2-4 months or so. Note: The original study identified a density of 3.5 units per acre for the Rural Reserve. If this density is to be lowered, then it will be necessary to adjust the park dedication fee per unit in Table 10 on Page 14 of the study to reflect the density adjustment. This adjustment will increase the cost per unit and the fee will be brought back to the Council later this year when all City fees for 2006 are reviewed and approved. ACTION REQUIRED No action required. Respectfully submitted, ~,~ Attachments: Revised Draft Park Dedication Study & Parks Location Map (Side Pocket) MEMORANDUM TO: City Council I Park Commission FROM: Will Neumeister, Community Development Director Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer DATE: August 24, 2005 RE: Update to the Andover Park Dedication Study (NAC Performed in 2002) INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum IS to provide updated numbers and recommendations concerning park dedication standards and the ordinance amendments suggested to implement the Park Plan Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. A large amount of the original report remains unchanged from the original study done in 2003. The biggest changes are on pages 10 and 11 showing the amount of land in the Rural Reserve Area that will likely become housing and the calculations for the amount of land area needed for the parks in that area. The City's existing park system has been developed based upon the current Comprehensive Plan (which describes land use, transportation, parks and community goals and objectives as well as demographic projections to the year 2020). Including the Rural Reserve Area which adds additional land to the City's urban service area. This update to the park dedication study addresses future park needs and dedication standards for the Rural Reserve Area. ISSUES I ANALYSIS Andover has been successful in acquiring land during the subdivision process to provide neighborhood and mini parks throughout the community. Athletic fields and other recreation improvements have been provided based upon a combination of City, School District and regional park facilities. The City is in a good position with respect to its park and recreation system in that the variety, location, number and facilities provided by the system exceed national guidelines. The existing Parks and Open Space Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan utilized both Metropolitan Council and National Recreation and Parks Association 1 Guidelines to develop the park system standards identified in the Comprehensive Plan. The current City park system exceeds the national standards (based upon the number of acres of park land provided per 1,000 1 National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) guidelines were utilized to analyze the park system by park type and the number of acres of parkland per 1,000 population because these guidelines were utilized in the 1999 Park Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The NRPA is a professional association that provides accreditation programs for universities and advises national lawmakers on policy matters, programs and legislation related to public parks and recreation. "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover .. Park Dedication Report 1 of 21 population), identified by the existing Comprehensive Plan. The City has provided parks throughout the community which allow residents good access to the system and there are a variety of recreational facilities to choose from including natural areas, linear parks, playgrounds and athletic facilities. Andover has also done an excellent job of mapping and maintaining an inventory of its park facilities and providing clear guidance through the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) process for implementation of future facilities. The purpose of this update to the park dedication study is to identify the cost or value of the Andover ultimate park system and distribute the costs of developing this system equitably to the existing and future households and land uses that benefit from the City's park system. The following points summarize the key issues that will affect the City's park system: 1. Andover is considering three future growth options. The 2020 MUSA will have a build out population of 39,000 people and 14,516 households. The City Council adopted a Rural Reserve Area, which is 1,020 acres in gross land area. This yields results in a forecasted build out population that may reach 48,639 people and 18,086 households. 2. The community has done a good job of acquiring land for park and recreation purposes and providing equipment/facilities to serve the recreation needs of the City. The location and type of parks within the existing system exceed national standards (suggested by the National Recreation and Park Association), based upon the current population of 26,588 residents (2000 U.S. Census). 3. Based upon a staff review of the existing land areas which have been acquired or dedicated to the City over time, staff believes that about 65 acres of the 545 acres or about 12% of the total parkland will never be developed due to topography constraints such as steep slopes, wetlands and lakes. 4. The existing park system is predominantly comprised of smaller Mini and Neighborhood Parks which are located throughout the community. City staff have indicated that the number and proximity of smaller parks are expensive to maintain and as such, the City may choose to limit further acquisition of small park sites within the community in favor of larger Neighborhood Parks. 5. The 2000 U.S. Census data indicates that over 67% of the City's population is comprised of young residents between the ages of 5 to 44 years of age. Almost 20% of the population is comprised of children under 10 years old. The Census figures indicate that the community has a large population of young active residents who typically generate park and recreation demands on the community. Considering the large number of children, teens and young adults, it is anticipated that park and recreation use will be strong for the foreseeable future. "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 2 of 21 6. As the community develops and lands within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) decline, future growth will occur in the rural service area and the density of development will ultimately decline. While the need for parks will continue to be strong, the financial resources that will be dedicated to the park system are expected to decline. The anticipated decreased density of development in the rural areas will result in a decline in the amount of park dedication fees that will be collected over the long-term. The land supply within the MUSA is limited and the cost of land for park acquisition is high. 7. The current City park system contains about 545 acres of parkland, which is divided into 59 separate park facilities, (including the 15 acre site located south of WDE Landfill). The total value of the park system based upon full build out (including existing and future planned facilities, land costs and 30% design/administration costs) approximates $35,178,322 dollars. The existing park system is valued at $22,168,389 dollars with approximately $13,009,933 dollars of future improvements to be constructed to complete the 2020 Comprehensive Plan park system. 8. The planned park system (based upon the 2020 Comprehensive Plan), is about 63% developed at this time and has been paid for by existing development (through taxes, Community Development Block Grants, other grants and park dedication fees, donations etc). As the City is currently only about 56% developed, (8,200 households based upon the 2000 Census out of the potential 14,516 projected 2020 build out households), existing development has already paid for over 63% of the total planned system. Future development should be responsible to pay for the remaining 37% ($13,009,933 dollars) plus a percentage of the existing system (including some facility upgrades and replacement), in order to provide for their proportionate share of the total system costs. STATUTE I CASE LAW The City authorized a park dedication study to be conducted by NAC in 2003 to review city regulations and dedication requirements to determine if current practices are adequately providing for existing and future anticipated park demands. This update to the original report will summarize the objectives of the current Park Plan chapter of the Comprehensive Plan and provide updated inventory information to establish a base line for future dedication needs. Factors including property valuation, service area needs, facility cost analysis, future development and implementation strategies will be reviewed. Recommendations will be set forth establishing mechanisms for the City to provide park facilities in a manner that meets Comprehensive Plan goals, establishes a relationship between park need and development impact and that will build out the system in an equitable manner, consistent with Minnesota Statutes and recent case law. It should be noted that this study excludes analysis of the community trail system. "DRAFT' - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 3 of 21 Minnesota Statutes - Park Dedication Minnesota Statutes 462.358 Subd. 2b. provides the enabling legislation that allows municipalities to extract parkland or cash dedications for park acquisition and development. The statute specifically provides: "that a reasonable portion of any proposed subdivision be dedicated to the public or preserved for conservation purposes or for public use as parks. recreational facilities, playarounds. trails. wetlands. or open space." The statute further provides that the municipality may: a. choose to accept an equivalent amount in cash from the applicant for part or all of the portion required to be dedicated to such public uses or purposes based on the fair market value of the land no later than at the time of final approval, b. any cash payments received shall be placed in a special fund by the municipality used only for the purposes for which the money was obtained, c. in establishing the reasonable portion to be dedicated, the regulations may consider the open space, park, recreational, or common areas and facilities which the applicant proposes to reserve for the subdivision, and d. the municipality reasonably determines that it will need to acquire that portion of land for the purposes stated in Subd. 2b. as a result of approval of the subdivision. Collis v. City of Bloominaton (1976) The statute described above was further interpreted by the case of Collis vs. City of Bloomington. In this case, the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Bloomington's Ordinance, which set forth a ten (10) percent park dedication requirement "as a general rule." The Court found for this particular case and developer/project, that "as a general rule, it was reasonable for the City to require dedication of ten percent of land or payment of ten percent of the value of undeveloped land for park dedication." The Court noted that the ten percent reauirement miaht be arbitrary as a matter of law because it does not consider the relationship between the particular subdivision and recreational need in the community. The Court was not, however, prepared to say that the ten percent requirement was unreasonable or arbitrary. (Letter from William G. Hawkins and Associates to Mr. Todd Haas, dated March 3, 1999). Dolan vs. Tiaard (1994) The enabling legislation of Minnesota Statutes 462.358 Subd. 2b cited earlier in this report has been further influenced by case law. The U.S. Supreme Count (Dolan vs. Tigard) found that land use extractions must be reflective of a development impact on the infrastructure system. In this respect, park dedication extracted from a land use must reflect the demand they generate for park and recreational facilities. This case established that a rational nexus or relationship must exist between the fees charaed for parks and the related impacts that are qenerated by the use. "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 4 of 21 Kottschade vs. City of Rochester (1995) In this case, the Minnesota Court of Appeals noted that in the case of a dedication, the City is requiring a property owner to give up a constitutional right - the right to receive just compensation when private property is taken for a public purpose. In order to uphold a dedication requirement the City has the burden of provinQ the required relationship between the property development and the City's need for land dedication. To meet that burden, the City must prove that an "essential nexus" exists between the need for the land and the dedication requirement. If the nexus can be demonstrated. the City must also demonstrate a "rouQh proportionality" between the development and the City's dedication requirement. (Letter from William G. Hawkins and Associates to Mr. Todd Haas, dated March 3, 1999). In other words, the City must be able to prove that the proposed project will create a need for additional park facilities and that the amount of dedication required is roughly proportionate to the need that will be generated from the development. A precise mathematical calculation is not required, however, the City must demonstrate that an individualized determination has been made to support the land/cash dedication requirement. City Attorney Comments - (Exhibit E, Letter from William G. Hawkins and Associates to Mr. Todd Haas, dated March 3, 1999). "In a park dedication situation, the City must be able to prove two things. First, that the proposed development will create a need for additional park facilities. Second, the City must be able to prove that the amount of the dedication is roughly proportionate to the impact from the development. A precise mathematical calculation is not required; what is required is some sort of individualized determination. It should not be difficult for the City to meet the first or nexus part of the standard, Le., that the proposed subdivision will create the need for additional park facilities. However, it is my opinion that a unit charge for park dedication fees does not pass the second part of the test. A flat fee charge that is not based upon a community park plan and facilities analysis, does not provide an individualized determination that the amount of the charge is roughly proportionate to the need created by the development. The statute makes clear that a dedication must be reasonable and must be based on the fair market value of the land." 1999 PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The City of Andover Comprehensive Plan including the Parks and Open Space Chapter, sets forth goals and objectives for the park system. The objectives of the plan are to: 1. Provide areas that meet present park needs and plan for future needs of the City. 2. Maintain, upgrade and expand community recreational facilities and trail systems to serve all residents of the City. "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 5 of 21 3. Promote, protect, preserve and enhance the City's rural and open space and amenities. The City of Andover contains 59 parks (including the 15 acre site located south of the WDE Landfill), ranging in size from under 1 acre to over 130 acres. Anoka County operates two Regional Parks, Bunker Hills Regional Park and Rum River Central Regional Park that abut the City. Exhibit A, Park Service Area Map indicates the location of all of the existing parks and developable planned future parks within the City. The park system contains land areas that are designed to meet varying recreational needs of residents. The parks are classified according to factors including size, use, service area, location and site improvements. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the following parkland classifications: Mini Park. This type of park is intended to provide specialized facilities that serve a concentrated or limited population or specific group such as tots or senior citizens. Mini parks are typically located within neighborhoods and serve people living within less than ~ mile of the Mini Park and have an area of 2 acres or less. The Comprehensive Plan contemplates development of 20 Mini Parks (30 acres) throughout the City. Neiqhborhood Park. This type of facility is intended to provide areas for intense recreational activities such as field games, courts, apparatus areas, skating, etc. The majority of the City parks fall into this classification. The service areas range from ~ to Y2 mile and this type of facility is generally intended to serve a population of 4,000 to 5,000 people. Park sizes for existing Neighborhood Parks within the City range from 2.17 acres (Northwoods East Park) to almost 20 acres (Prairie Knoll Park). The Comprehensive Plan contemplates development of 33 Neighborhood Parks (approximately 254 acres) throughout the City. Linear Park. This type of facility is typically developed for one or more varying modes of recreational travel such as hiking, biking, skiing, canoeing etc. There is currently only one Linear Park within the City (Coon Creek Park). The park contains bituminous trails that follow Coon Creek between Hanson Blvd. NW and the Burlington Northern Railroad. Non-motorized uses including biking, hiking, roller blading and cross-country skiing are permitted in the park. Coon Creek Park contains 38 acres of land. Special Use Park. Special Use Parks are generally areas established to provide specialized or single purpose recreational activities such as golf course, nature center, marina, zoo, display gardens etc. The Round Lake and Crooked Lake Boat Landings are designated as Special Use Parks. Crooked Lake has a picnic shelter and play equipment; Round Lake contains no recreational equipment. Undeveloped Parks. The City has a number of Undeveloped Parks where land has been dedicated or acquired but facilities have not yet been installed. The Undeveloped Park areas range from less than 1 acre to over 10 acres in size. Many of the areas contain wetlands and are unsuitable for active plan and/or recreational equipment. "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 6 of 21 Larger areas may be suitable for future trail development. A total of 98 acres of land are owned by the City but are currently undeveloped. Of these acres, approximately 65 acres will likely not be developed due to topographic conditions and wetlands which leave approximately 33 acres of parkland to be developed in the future. Community Parks. The Comprehensive Plan includes both parks and playfields within this park classification. Community Parks are generally intended to provide areas of natural or ornamental quality for outdoor recreation activities including walking, picnicking, fields and court athletic activities. Three parks are designed for community use. These parks serve the City as a whole and typically include between 25 to 50 acres of land. Kelsey Round Lake Park and Coon Creek Park are both designated as a Community Parks. Sunshine and City Hall parks are designated as Community Playfields. Both are active use parks with recreational facilities designed for league play in baseball, softball, soccer and tennis. Kelsey Round Lake Park is a passive use park containing bituminous, gravel and wood chip nature trails. The City has about 245 acres of land currently developed for Community Park purposes. Reqional Parks. Two Regional Parks, (Bunker Hills Regional Park and Rum River Central Regional Park) are located adjacent to the City. Bunker Hills Regional Park is located in the southwest corner of the City and extends into the adjacent cities of Blaine, Coon Rapids and Ham Lake. The park includes numerous recreation facilities such as picnic areas, playgrounds, camping, swimming, bituminous and hiking trails. Rum River Central Regional Park is located adjacent to the northwest corner of the City on the west bank of the Rum River in the City of Ramsey. Construction has begun on developing recreational activities and trails. Trails. The City is currently in the process of developing a comprehensive trail system for the community. As this planning is currently underway, the City requested that this park dedication analysis not include trails as part of the study. The study does however contain trail access for the individual parks, which is needed to comply with the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Open Space. The Comprehensive Plan identifies open space as a part of the overall park system. Open space is defined as areas set aside for the preservation of natural open spaces to counteract the effects of urban congestion and monotony. "Many new citizens cite Andover's natural amenities as a reason for moving into the City.',2 As such, an objective of the Comprehensive Plan is to protect, preserve and enhance the open space character of the City. Unbuildable Parks. Within the existing park system, there are nine parks totaling 65 acres, currently shown on Exhibit C, Andover Park Facilities Chart and illustrated on Exhibit B, Andover Park Map that will not likely be developed due to the fact that the land dedication consists primarily of wetlands, lakes, or steep slopes and there is insufficient upland area to develop an active park. This unbuildable park land generally 2 City of Andover Comprehensive Plan - Chapter 8. "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 7 of 21 fills the classification of Mini and Neighborhood Parks. The specific parks and acreage are identified in Table 1. TABLE 1 UNBUILDABLE PARKS PARK NAME PARKS MAP PARK EXISTING NUMBER (I. D.) CLASSIFICATION ACRES Mini Parks Tulip Park 13 UM 1.85 Meadow Wood South 29 UM 0.45 Hartfields 32 UM 1.47 Subtotal Mini Parks Acreage 3.77 Neighborhood Parks Birch RidQe 1 UN 13.99 Grow Oak View 8 UN 12.77 White Oaks 9 UN 9.30 Valley View 11 UN 8.74 Redwood Park 45 UN 5.59 Shadowbrook West 47 UN 11.39 Subtotal Neighborhood Park Acreaae 61.23 Total Unbuildable Park Acreage 65.00 In addition to the stated park system objectives, the Comprehensive Plan also provides recommendations for park system acreage to accommodate community growth through 2020. Table 2 compares the Comprehensive Plan acreage recommended with the existing park system to illustrate where the City stands in relationship to its build out park system. TABLE 2 PARK TYPE 1999 COMP PLAN EXISTING PARK EXISTING SURPLUS! ACREAGE ACREAGE PARK DEFICIT** RECOMMENDATION GROSS ACRES ACREAGE NET BUILDABLE* Mini 30 30 26 - 3.77 Neighborhood 165 254 193 + 27.77 Common Park 358 174 174 - 184.00 Community 124 72 72 - 52.00 Playfields TOTAL 677 530 465 - 212.00 * These figures represent adjusted acres subtracting out unbuildable park acreages from Table 1. ** SurpluslDeficit represents Comprehensive Plan acreage recommendations minus existing park acreage net buildable. "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 8 of 21 City staff indicated that although the existing parkland consists of a multitude of smaller Mini and Neighborhood Parks, the City may not continue acquisition of similar land in the future due to the high cost of maintenance associated with the dispersed locations of these parks within the community. The system is adequate to provide for lands within the projected MUSA boundary. The bulk of the lands outside of the ultimate MUSA are planned to develop with 2.5 acre residential lots. The acreage lots provide land area for private recreation purposes that is larger than that typically dedicated for mini parks (2 acres or less). As such, the City may choose to add additional property to some of the mini park areas or look to acquire neighborhood parks in the future. Table 2 and Exhibit A, Park Service Area Map, illustrates that as the City grows within the 2020 MUSA, the current Neighborhood Parks provide sufficient acreage and distribution to accomplish the Comprehensive Plan recommendations. Additional community parks and community playfields must yet be acquired and developed. ANDOVER PARK ACREAGE COMPARISON WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS The existing park system was further analyzed in terms of the service area per 1,000 population guidelines established by the National Recreation and Park Association. The U.S. Census (2000) population figure of 26,588 was used to evaluate the park system acreage. The following table indicates that the City currently exceeds the park acres per 1,000 population guidelines in all park categories with the exception of Community Parks where the current system is about 2 acres short. It should be noted that the park acreages listed in the "Existing Park Acres" column in Table 3 represent the amount of acres of park owned by the City and net buildable park acres. However, even when the existing unbuildable acres are deleted, the existing park system still has more park acres than suggested by the National Recreation and Park Association Guidelines. TABLE 3 PARK TYPE SERVICE NRPA EXISTING PARK NRPA AREAl STANDARD2 ACRES SUGGESTED GROSS BUILDABLE ACRES3 Mini Park X Mile .38 acl1000 30 26 10 Neighborhood Park 14-% 3 acl1000 254 193 81 Mile Community Park 2 Mile 6.5 acl1000 174 174 176 Community Plavtield 2 Mile 2.25 acl1000 72 72 61 Total Acres 530 465 328 1 Metropolitan Council Guideline (Park Facility Service Area) 2 National Recreation and Park Association Guidelines (Acres of Park per 1,000 Population) 3 National Recreation and Park Association Guidelines (Based upon 2000 Census Population of 26,588) COMMUNITY GROWTH The City's existing and future population and household growth will be compared to City park system value estimates to provide a proportionate park dedication fee. The "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 9 of 21 Andover 2020 Comprehensive Plan forecasts a 2020 population of approximately 39,000 people in 14,516 households. This anticipated future development is in both the 2020 MUSA and the City's rural service areas. Andover's 2000 household count of 8,205 represent approximately 56% of the City's 2020 population forecast. As a requirement of Metropolitan Council approval of Andover's 2020 Comprehensive Plan, the City is undertook a Rural Reserve Area Study that identified a Rural Reserve Area for potential future urban growth beyond the current 2020 MUSA. The Rural Reserve Area which was approved as a future growth area is indicated on Exhibit A, Park Service Area Map (700 net buildable acres for housing). Table 4 illustrates the population and household estimates of the City based upon 2000 U.S. Census data, 2020 population and household projections cited in the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, and projections for the Rural Reserve Area to determine total community build out population. TABLE 4 ANDOVER POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD ESTIMATES POPULATION HOUSEHOLDS 2000 Census 26,588 8,205 2010 Estimate 33,007 12,091 2020 Estimate 39,000 14,516 Rural Reserve Area (5,670) 44,670 (2,100) 16,616 This update to the park dedication study will rely on the following demographic statistics. The City will have a 2020 population of 39,000 people and a 2020 household count of 14,516 according to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The addition of the Rural Reserve Area yields the following forecasts to population and households: The Rural Reserve Area has approximately 700 acres of net buildable land for housing, assuming a density of 3.0 units per acre. This will generate 2,100 new households. At an average of 2.7 people per household, this will result in a build out population of 5,670 people. The rural reserve area demographic forecasts in addition to the 2020 forecasts will provide Andover with a City-wide build out population of 44,670 people and a household count of 16,616. RURAL RESERVE AREA PARK NEEDS Tables 5 and 6 illustrate the park needs for the Rural Reserve Area. Table 5 illustrates the NRPA guidelines for parkland acres per 1,000 population and acreage by park type. "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 10 of 21 TABLE 5 RURAL RESERVE AREA PARK LAND NEEDS PARK ACRES PER 1,000 POPULATION PARK TYPE NRPA' AREA 1 RURAL RESERVE STANDARD BUILD OUT AREA PARK POPULATION ACREAGE (1,000s) NEEDED Mini .38/1,000 5.6 2 acres Neighborhood 3/1,000 5.6 17 acres Community 6.5/1,000 5.6 36 acres Community 2.25/1,000 5.6 13 acres Plavfield TOTAL 68 acres . NRPA National Recreation and Park Association (Standards #/acre per 1,000 population) Based on national standards and the City's forecasted population, the City has sufficient acreage of Mini and Neighborhood Parks to meet future demand. However, the location of existing Mini and Neighborhood Parks do not provide service area coverage for the Rural Reserve Area. The addition of Neighborhood Parks will be required to meet the location and park service area needs of the Rural Reserve Area for future urban growth. There will also be a need to provide additional Community Park and Community Playfield facilities to the system to accommodate the future growth from the Rural Reserve Area. When development occurs in the Rural Reserve Area, the City will need to add 36 acres of Community Park and 13 acres of Community Playfields. Based upon the Comprehensive Plan Soil and Slope Map, there are substantial areas within the Rural Reserve Area that contain restricted soil types and therefore the potential locations for additional playfields are limited. The information in Table 6 illustrates the number of parks anticipated to meet the park and recreation service needs of the Rural Reserve Area, (utilizing National Recreation and Park Association Guidelines). TABLE 6 NUMBER AND TYPE OF PARKS NEEDED FOR POTENTIAL RURAL RESERVE AREAS Park Type Park Size 1 Rural Reserve Area # Parks Needed Mini Park 2 acres 1 NeiQhborhood Park 18 acres 1 Community Park 40 acres 1 Community Playfield 40 acres 0.3 National Recreation and Park Association Guideline (Average Park Size per Park Type) "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 11 of 21 PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS - RAW LAND VALUE VS. VALUE AT FINAL PLAT Pursuant to State Statute, the City can collect park dedication based upon the value of land at the time of final plat. The value should include raw land value plus the value from lots created by final plat approval. The land value at final plat should comprise the retail value of the lot less improvement costs. Residential developers were contacted to identify typical lot improvement costs (assuming an 80 foot wide lot), associated with single-family subdivisions. Typical improvement costs for single-family developments consist of utilities, roads, grading, engineering, area connection charges and fees, which approximate 48% of the total vacant lot sales price. The developers that were contacted also indicated that a development must yield a minimum 20% retail value added per lot to be a viable project. For illustration purposes, the following table provides an example breakdown of land values as they relate to the collection of park dedication based upon raw land value versus the value of land at the time of final plat. TABLE 7 PARK DEDICATION I RAW LAND VS VALUE AT FINAL PLAT LAND RAW LAND VALUE VALUE AT FINAL PLAT Typical vacant lot sales price $42,995 $ 28,000 placre - Tvpical development costs for utilities etc. (48% lot sales price) - 20 637 Or Lot cost + 20% Retail Value $22,358 $14,000 pIlot. X 10% Park Dedication Fee X 10% X 10% Park Ded. Park dedication collected at the time of final plat $ 2,235 $1,400 per unit . Based upon 2 units per acre The application of park dedication at the time of final plat, based upon the retail value of the lots, results in an equitable dedication policy in that the same value will be applied regardless of whether cash or land is required from a development project. RESIDENTIAL PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS Exhibit C, Andover - Park Facilities Chart identifies the park sites pursuant to the City Parks Map. The name and address of each park including existing and future acres, facilities and values are also identified. City Staff provided the list of facilities and corresponding cost estimates. The park system analysis included a land use review to determine the service areas for the existing parks and to identify the proportion of existing and future development that will impact the system. As stated earlier, the current park areas are spread throughout the community and are relatively evenly distributed. Many of the existing parks are located in areas of the community where future development will occur and as such, a proportion of the park infrastructure should be paid for by new development. In fully developed areas in the southern part of the City, improvements to existing parks should be and have been paid for by current development within the service area of the specific park facility. City Staff provided a list of existing and future planned park facilities, which was used to establish the value of the existing park system and to identify costs reasonably "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 12 of 21 expected to complete the future park system based upon full build out contemplated by the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. It should be noted that the information contained herein is the best estimate of future facilities that can be made at this time and that the specific facilities and dollar figures may be subject to changelrevision as time goes by and market conditions fluctuate. See Exhibit D, City of Andover 2002 Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart for reference. Based on the estimated value of the complete 2020 park system, Table 8 illustrates that the park system is 63% developed and has been paid for by existing development through taxes, park dedication donations, grants etc. Future development will benefit from the infrastructure that is currently in place and as such, should be responsible to pay a proportionate share for replacement of the existing system. A major component of the park system is land and to determine present land values for Andover, recent sales indicated that the average value for land within the MUSA approximates $50,000 per acre and average land value in the rural service area approximates $33,000 per acre. The Anoka County Assessor's database was utilized to establish the land value for park areas that contain a large percentage of wetland or lakes (generally the 65 acres of parkland that staff believes will not be developed due to topographic constraints). The Andover Comprehensive Park Plan recommends 358 acres of Community Park and 124 acres of Community Playfield by 2020 is illustrated in Table 2. The City will need to add 194 acres of Community Park and 52 acres of Community Playfield to fulfill the Comprehensive Plan recommendations. The inclusion of the Rural Reserve Area will also generate demand for 63 acres of additional Community Park and 22 acres of additional Community Playfields. The Rural Reserve Area is not adequately served by Neighborhood and Mini Parks. The recommendation of this report is for the City to plan for 1 or 2 additional Community Playfields and two additional Neighborhood Parks to accommodate the additional population that will be added from the selected rural reserve areas? Table 8 illustrates the values of the planned park system based upon the current Comprehensive Plan and the future development of the Rural Reserve Area along with the recommendation to add one additional Community Playfield (similar to the City Hall complex) and two Neighborhood Parks to the system. To calculate the values of the existing and future system, staff utilized the City of Andover Directory of Parks, City Capital Improvements Plan, and research of facility vendors as well as comparable improvements within the City. A list of the future facility acquisitions and values is attached as Exhibit D, City of Andover 2002 Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart. "DRAFT' - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 13 of 21 TABLE 8 PARK SYSTEM ESTIMATED VALUE BASED ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & POTENTIAL RURAL RESERVE Total Park System Estimated Value of % of Estimated Value of Future % of Value Existing Park Facilities Total Park Facilities Total $35,178,322 $22,168,389 63% $13,009,933 37% $38,981,593 ',' $22,168,389 57% $16,813,204'" 43% , Rural Reserve Area - Two additional Neighborhood Parks needed at a total cost of $1,134,180 2 One Additional Community Playfield (similar to the City Hall complex) at a total cost of $2,669,091 Park dedication is collected as conditions of subdivision approval. In this respect, the park land dedication fee is estimated on the basis of new housing units or households. Currently, the City has completed approximately 63% of its 2020 park system based estimated value and future improvements. As described in pages 10 and 11 of this report, shows the actual household count, compared to the amount of parks that have been built already. This indicates that the current park system is over built for its current population and has capacity to accommodate future growth. Future household growth should pay an equitable share in providing the City's ultimate park system. To determine the equitable distribution of future park system value to residential units, the ultimate system value is divided by projected household counts. Tables 9, 10, and 11 provide alternative park dedication fees per unit based on different park improvement assumptions and three different growth options. TABLE 9 ESTIMATED PARK VALUE AND DEDICATION FEE WI NO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BALLFIELD COMPLEXES Total Estimated # Housing Units Park Dedication Fee System Value Per Unit 2020 $35,178,322 14,516 - $2,423 Rural $36,312,502' 18,086 - $2,008 Reserve Area 1 Rural Reserve Area - Two additional Neighborhood Parks needed at total cost of $1,134,180 TABLE 10 PARK VALUE AND DEDICATION FEE W/1 ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BALLFIELD COMPLEX Total Estimated # Housing Units Park Dedication Fee System Value Per Unit 2020 $37,847,4132 14,516 - $2,607 Rural $38,981,593 ' , ~ 18,086 :: $2,155 Reserve Area .Rural Reserve Area - households added to 2010 Census Data 1 Rural Reserve Area - Two additional Neighborhood Parks needed at a total cost of $1,134,180 2 One Additional Community Playfield (similar to City Hall Complex) at a total cost of $2,669,091 "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 14 of 21 TABLE 11 PARK VALUE AND DEDICATION FEE W/2 ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BALLFIELD COMPLEXES Total Estimated # Housing Units Park Dedication Fee System Value Per Unit 2020 $40,516,504 14,516 - $2,791 Rural $41,650,684' ~ 16,616 - $2,506 Reserve Area 'Rural Reserve Area - households added to 2010 Census Data 1 Rural Reserve Area - Two additional Neighborhood Parks needed at a total cost of $1,134,180 2 Two Additional Community Playfields (similar to City Hall Complex) at a total cost of $5,338,182 Table 9 represents park dedication fees based on the build out of the 2020 Andover park system and neighborhood parks for the Rural Reserve Area. Tables 10 and 11 expand on Table 9 assumptions illustrating the inclusion of one or two Community Playfields. Exhibit F provides a comparison of park land fees from other metropolitan communities. The suggested fees in Tables 9, 10 and 11 are high when compared with neighboring communities of Blaine, Anoka, and Coon Rapids. However, the fees are in line with some of the larger, fast~growing communities such as Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, and Plymouth. The City Council will need to select both the park system development option and growth options that best suits the City of Andover to determine the park dedication fee. In discussion with staff, it appears Table 10 represents the preferred park dedication option. The per unit charge outlined in Table 10 above, assumes that all of the land area needed for the park system will be in place by the year 2006 with the exception of one additional Community Playfield (similar to the City Hall Complex) and two Neighborhood Parks (planned for the Rural Reserve Area growth). The current system and future planned improvements are consistent with the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan. It is fair to assume that the park system will likely continue to be upgraded in the future to maintain the user capacity of the system. The $2,607 dollar per unit charge should reasonably cover the costs for complete development of the system and carrying costs through system build out. In the event that the MUSA is expanded to incorporate Rural Reserve Area, the residential park dedication charge could be reduced to $2,489 dollars per unit. The charge of $2,607 dollars per residential unit is the level of funding that will need to be generated to provide for the planned park system for Andover, based upon implementation of the plan with the lands and facilities described in Exhibit D, City of Andover 2002 Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart, which are based upon the Comprehensive Park Plan. The $2,607 dollar figure takes into account the park service areas (% of park need associated with new vs. existing development), existing and "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 15 of 21 projected costs for the park system, desig n/admin istrative costs and future population/household projections and is therefore our best estimate of park need per unit. It is important to note that the City should re-evaluate the system value; current land values and system needs on a periodic basis and adjust the park dedication accordingly. City Staff suggests that park facilities costs be reviewed and updated annually based upon the Engineering News Record Cost Index. The City may desire to adjust the park dedication per residential unit based upon formal adoption of the potential rural reserve area(s) pursuant to the rate of $2,489 per unit for the Rural Reserve Area. Park maintenance and future improvements above and beyond those identified in Exhibit D should not be financed using park dedication funds. The operational and future improvement costs must be budgeted within the City's general funds with costs shared by all community residents. COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS Minnesota Statutes and recent case law have identified that Cities must now be able to articulate and justify dedication requirements on a project-by-project basis. Cities have the burden of determining that the park dedication requirement is related to the park benefit that will be derived due to the development. Individualized determinations must be made for each project and the City has the responsibility to demonstrate that there is a reasonable relationship between the dedication requirement and the park needs generated by the development. As illustrated in Exhibit F, many metropolitan communities have a commercial/ industrial park land dedication. The general issue in establishing a commercial/ industrial park land fee is establishing a nexus between commercial and industrial use and the benefit they receive through the City's park system. In the case of Andover, City staff has indicated that the City has no commercial or industrial league programs, with the exception of a couple of local bar/restaurant sponsored tournaments. In this respect, there is no empirical data that currently illustrates a direct park benefit to the commercial and industrial properties exists or does not exist. There are discussions that suggest that there is intrinsic benefit to all land uses from a quality park system related to quality of life within a community. The issue at hand is to determine the proportionate need that commerciallindustrial developments generate for the community park system. The current City park dedication requirement for commerciallindustrial projects is 10% which is the same as the requirement for residential projects containing up to 3 units per acre. For example, the current dedication requirement equates the park impact of 10 acres of commercial/industrial land to 71 residential units or (192 people). "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 16 of 21 The following formula illustrates the relationship of the current commerciallindustrial park dedication requirement to residential development: $120,000 per acre (Cllland value) x 10% (park dedication requirement) = $12,000 $12,000 dollars x 10 acres = $120,000 -7 $1,700 (current park dedication fee/residential dedication equivalent) = 71 residential units 71 units x 2.7 persons per household = 192 people As the City Staff have indicated that there is some tournament play use of athletic fields it is reasonable to state that commercial/industrial developments have some benefit from the City park system. It is likely that employees of local businesses use parks for lunch breaks, walking and/or recreating. The question is, does the commercial development generate the same need on the park system as an equivalent residential development? The proportionate benefit is unknown for the City of Andover, due to the lack of information about the degree to which the commercial/industrial developments use the system. If the City desires to continue collection of commerciallindustrial park dedication fees it is suggested that the City consider establishing a fee structure that approximates charges of other similarly situated communities and/or modify the percentage of dedication associated with commerciallindustrial projects. Table 12 illustrates commercial park dedication fees which are currently charged by other developing communities. If the City implements a commerciallindustrial park dedication, the residential unit fee may be reduced. COMMUNITY Blaine Brookl n Park Cham lin Chaska Coon Ra ids Eden Prairie Ma Ie Grove Shako ee SUMMARY . Case law and Minnesota Statutes provide that dedication requirements can only be applied. to facilities that will be impacted by the specific project. Future park dedication fees cannot be utilized to improve or maintain existing park and trail systems in fully developed neighborhoods unless a correlation can be made between the new development and park use. However, park dedication fees can be used to replace or upgrade equipment within City parks. "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 17 of 21 . The current park system has more land and facilities than is needed to serve the current population based on national park per capita standards. The existing system provides for more land acreage per 1000 population than is required (based upon National Recreation and Park Association guidelines). . The City of Andover is planning for future growth in the Rural Reserve Area. If the City holds to its 2020 MUSA, the projected population is 39,000 with a household count of 14,516. The 2000 population and household represents 68% of 2020 population on 56% of the 2020 household count. With the inclusion of the rural reserve areas in the future MUSA, the build out population may reach 48,639, and the household count may reach 18,086. Andover's 2000 population and household counts represent 54% of the build out population and 45% of the household count for the Rural Reserve Area. . In the event that the City extends the MUSA pursuant to the Rural Reserve Area on Exhibit A, Park Service Area Map, additional facilities and land will be needed to accommodate the projected future population. . A minimum of one additional Community Playfield (comparable to the current City Hall complex) is recommended if the MUSA is expanded. Should the Rural Reserve Area be developed, two additional Neighborhood Parks will be needed and a total projected system value of $38,981,593 is anticipated. A park dedication fee of $2,489 per residential unit would be needed to provide for all of the facilities (including 2 additional Neighborhood Parks and 1 additional Community Playfield, comparable to the City Hall complex). . The amount of cash/land dedication required from new development must be proportional to the need that the project will generate on the park and trail system. Minnesota Statutes also provide that park dedication may be based upon the value of land at the time of final plat. As Table 7 indicates, the value of land at the time of final plat is generally higher than raw land value. . It is recommended that the City consider amending its Subdivision Ordinance to change Section 9.07.1 to delete reference to "equivalent amount in cash based upon the undeveloped land value of that portion of said land that would have otherwise been required to be dedicated" and to add "Park cash contributions are to be calculated and established based on land value at time of final plat." . The total planned park system is estimated to cost $35,178,322 dollars, based upon the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, land values, current and projected facility costs. . While the 2000 Census household count represents 56% of its 2020 build out, the City has about 63% of its 2020 park system in place. The park system is in place and has been paid for by existing development through taxes, park dedication, donations, grants, etc. "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 18 of 21 - . As illustrated in Tables 9, 10, and 11, the City's residential park dedication fees will depend on the City Council's decision on future park improvements and community growth options. Table 10 represents the recommended residential park dedication fee. . With the exception of additional land that may be needed to accommodate potential expansion of the MUSA, (Rural Reserve Area illustrated on Exhibit A, Park Service Area Map, the land acquisition for the park system is reasonably expected to be completed by the end of 2006. Provided the planned improvements ($13,009,933 dollars of infrastructure and equipment) are installed by that time, the system is reasonably expected to provide for community needs through the year 2020. . The current policy of the City to charge commercial and industrial developments the same proportion of park dedication as is charged to residential projects containing up to 3 units per acre, should be further reviewed by the City Council. If the City desires to charge park dedication fees for commercial and industrial development, it is suggested that the fee amount should approximate that charged by other similarly situated communities and/or that the percentage should be reduced to less than 10%. If the City implements a commercial industrial park dedication fee, then the residential fee should be reduced to reflect a proportional distribution of costs. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. In 2003, the City updated its Subdivision Ordinance to incorporate the Minnesota Statute language specifying that land value (for the purpose of calculating park dedication) will be determined based upon the value of the land at the time of final plat 2. The current park system and plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan and as such, the park dedication fee structure for new residential developments should be based upon the analysis provided for in Table 10. Based upon this analysis, a park dedication fee of approximately $2,607 dollars per residential unit should be instituted to cover build out cost of the City's planned park system and to develop one additional community playfield. A periodic review of land values and facility costs should be done to ensure that the park dedication fee remains current based upon market conditions. Staff recommends that the Engineering News Record Cost Index (ENR Cost Index) be utilized as the source to annually update facility values to account for inflationary factors. 3. In the event that the City Council chooses to add 2 additional Community Playfields to the overall system, a residential park dedication fee from Table 11 should be instituted. 4. The Subdivision Ordinance should be amended to provide an alternative to the developer to conduct an individualized study for the subdivision to determine park "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 19 of 21 needs, should there be a question as to the applicability of the residential unit fee. The following language is suggested: If the applicant or developer does not believe that the estimates contained in the City fee schedule (pursuant to this park dedication analysis) fairly and accurately represent the effect of the subdivision on the park or trail system of the City, the applicant or developer may request that the City prepare an in-depth study of the effect of the subdivision on the park and trail system and an estimate of that effect in money and/or land. All costs of said study shall be borne by the developer or applicant. If the developer or applicant requests the preparation of such a study, no application for development submitted shall be deemed complete until the study has been completed and a determination is made as to the appropriate amount of land or money necessary to offset the effects of the subdivision. Based upon past experience, no developer has requested a special study to determine individual subdivision impacts to a municipal park system to date. In the event that a developer requests a special study, all costs of the study would be paid for by the developer. The study would consist of an analysis of the park system to define the improvements needed to complete the affected facilities. The analysis would include a review of the specific impacts the development project would have on the planned park facilities, current land value, current facility costs and other pertinent information. The resulting costs of the land and facilities needed to provide for the development project would be estimated and assigned accordingly to the development project. The recommended park dedication fees are based on the costs identified in Exhibit D. 5. The City should consider incorporating park redevelopment infrastructure planning as part of the 5-year Capital Improvements Plan. Minnesota Statutes specify that park dedication fees may not be used for maintenance purposes and therefore it is important for the City to continue to provide a separate budget fund for maintenance. In conferring with the City Attorney, it is possible to use park dedication fees for new or replacement of facilities. However, any park improvements above those identified in Exhibit D will need to be financed outside of the park dedication funds. As the park system ages, there will be an increased need to retrofit existing facilities, as they will have aged beyond their useful life in the older parks. Park dedication fees can be used to replace some facilities and infrastructure however, the City may need to establish other sources to pay for replacement of the park system facilities in full developed neighborhoods or park service areas. 6. The City has accepted a number of Mini and Neighborhood Park areas (65 acres or 12% of the total parkland), in the past which are not developable due to topographic and natural features constraints. To avoid this situation in the future, the City should consider amending its Subdivision Ordinance to identify the type of land that will be acceptable for parkland dedication, should the community decide to acquire additional land. The following language is suggested: "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 20 of 21 To be eligible for park dedication credit, land dedicated is to be located outside of drainage ways, or pond areas. Grades exceeding twelve (12) percent or areas unsuitable for park development shall not be considered for dedication as defined by the City Engineer. Parkland to be dedicated shall be above the ordinary high water level as approved by the City Engineer. 7. The City should further evaluate its commercial/industrial park dedication standards to determine the proportional need that said uses place on Andover's park system. In the event that the City chooses to continue the commercial/industrial park dedication, the residential dedication fee should be reduced accordingly. 8. In the event that the City is contemplating park improvement upgrades, facility or equipment replacement in the future that have not been identified in Exhibit D, the City should include these improvements in the Capital Improvement Plan and budget for these improvements in the City's general funds. These improvements should not be funded out of the park dedication fees. Attachments: Exhibit A: Park Service Area Map Exhibit B: Andover Parks Map Exhibit C: Andover - Park Facilities Chart Exhibit D: City of Andover 2002 Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart Exhibit E: Letter from William G. Hawkins and Associates to Mr. Todd Haas, dated March 3, 1999 Exhibit F: Survey of Park Dedication Fees "DRAFT" - August 24, 2005 City of Andover Park Dedication Report 21 of 21 C I T Y o F NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Mayor & Council MemberslPark & Recreation Commission CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator David D. Berkowitz, City Engineer1)1)~ FROM: Todd J, Haas, Parks Coordinator SUBJECT: 5. Update of Advertising Signs/City Park Facilities DATE: September 15, 2005 INTRODUCTION This item is an update as to the sign advertising in park facilities and to appoint a Council member to be a representative on the Advertisement Sign Task Force. DISCUSSION The three members that will be representing the Park Commission are Commissioners Bedor, Dudgeon & Blackstad. Kelly Gothier will be representing the AAA, Joe Deitz will be representing ABA & Terry Boe will be representing AFA. Chris Vrchota. Associate Planner, will be the staff liaison that will schedule the task force meetings and be providing information or research in regard to the advertisement signs. ACTION REQUIRED The Council is requested to appoint a Council member to the Advertisement Sign Task Force, Respectfully submitted, ~L~ C I T V 0 F NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.C1.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Mayor & Council MemberslPark & Recreation Commission CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator ~ David D, Berkowitz, City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Parks Coordinator SUBJECT: 6. Discuss Skate Park Facility DATE: September 15, 2005 INTRODUCTION This item is in regard to the skate park equipment as to the condition of the equipment and future location of a more permanent type facility. DISCUSSION Just so the Council is aware, both quarter pipes are definitely showing signs of weakening from the move in the spring and fall. The horizontal steel bracket located under the ramps is beginning to collapse. We suspect that when this is moved back to Public Works in the fall the middle sections of the quarter pipes will most likely not be able to be used again next year. Also, the half pipe surface is showing lots of wear and tear. Also, the joints between the sections of the pipe where they are connected are uneven, which could cause this to be unsafe, The Park Commission visited the skate park facility this past July to see the condition of the equipment. Attached are the meeting minutes of that discussion for your review. ACTION REQUIRED As determined by the City Council. Respectfully submitted, ~L-- Attachments: July 21 sl Meeting Minutes..,/' r Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes -July 21,2005 Page 5 Chairman Lindahl stated the Commission had met prior to tonight's meeting at the skateboard facility at Constance Free Church. He noted the current condition was getting worse. He added it would likely be unusable in a year. He stated it was going to require big upgrades. He noted the church would not want it on site for next year. He added they had issues with the excessive garbage and vandalism at the church. Mr. Haas noted it was an issue of respect for the church's property and keeping the site clean. Chairman Lindahl stated the Commission was looking at possibly selling this equipment and revisiting a future site. He noted they would also consider upgrading the equipment. Commissioner Walton stated it would soon be a safety issue. He noted he would like to see the City selling this equipment and seeing if another City could use it. He added they should look in earnest at some other place to build a higher quality and more permanent park. He stated the City should consider more supervision. Commissioner Masloski stated that two years ago they tried to find a location for this equipment. He noted his appreciation for the church community stepping in and offering a location. He added that if the City had a nice site, more centrally located, it would be used more than ball field. He stated he would like to see the same amount of money put into this use as would be put into a ball field. Mr. Haas stated the kids they spoke with tonight at the church felt they were not getting the younger kids because there was not supervision regarding respecting the younger kids. Commissioner Walton stated the Community Center would now serve as a hang out . space. He noted a central location would drive up usage. He added it would increase more if it were near the trails. Chairman Lindahl asked iftheie was some way to present this issue to the Community Center Director to consider. Mr. Haas stated staff could explore that. Commissioner Walton questioned the possibility of tying it into the western development for the public works facility or the area to the west of the existing playground at City Hall. Commissioner Masloski stated the City was going to need community groups to partner for this type of park. He noted the shortfalls in Andover Station North and the need for a skateboard park. He added the City was going to need groups of people to generate funds to do it all. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes -July 21,2005 Page 6 Chairman Lindahl noted there could be a levy to set up the park fimd. He added it was addressed in the 1990s but was beat out by the safety need for a fire station. He stated they should try to keep it in the target range so it would not be overwhelming. He noted it had been twelve years since then. Mr. Haas stated he believed the levy was in 1996. Commissioner Masloski stated they needed to fmd moneys to replace equipment and build structures in some of these parks. He noted he knew the baseball association wanted it done. Commissioner Walton stated it was robbing one fimd and leaving the other stufffalling behind. He noted some parks remained vacant for years. He added there was a large visible commercial land recreation area that the City did not have the ability to take on. He stated the skateboard park was a hot enough topic to buy some equipment the first time. Chairman Lindahl stated a referendum would give the residents a chance to say yes or no. He noted the City would know how people felt. He added they would then operate accordingly. Mr. Haas stated Country Oaks West Park was starting to move forward. He noted they had started to layout the irriga~ion. He added staff had picked out some equipment. He stated there would be a one-piece unit for ages two to twelve. He noted it had a rock climbing wall. He added the developer were able to take advantage of a sale. He stated staff was moving forward with the basketball court. He noted he hoped some of the equipment would be here in September. He added they would be starting to put in concrete curb and curb over the next few days. Commissioner Masloski asked if equipment could be purchased now on sale for some of the parks slated for next year. Mr. Haas stated the CIP would not be approved by the Council until September or October. He noted some suppliers had sales in the fall. CHAIRS REPORT Chairman Lindahl noted he had nothing to report at this time. Commissioner Masloski noted that National Night out was August 2, 2005. He added it was a really nice event. Commissioner Walton asked for an update on the use of the doggy stations. Mr. Haas stated he would check on it and provide an update at the next meeting.