06.02 - Nordenstua on Sibley - Park Dedication

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Park Board Minutes February 8, 2007 Page 3 ------------------------- Commissioner Koslofsky stated the school is still willing to build a boat. He further noted that he has contacted Greg's Boat Repair who has a lead on an old used 16 ft. cedar boat. 8. Grant Opportunity for Parks Sandy Peine gave the Board an article from Hamburger-Helper who is offering grant money for parks. Sandy stated if the Board puts together a budget, she would be willing to submit the grant. The Board discussed the cost of the Bobber Tower Park Improvements. Commissioner Koslofsky submitted the following proposed budget: $5,000 Benches & Chair $4,500 Concrete $1,000 Paint, Repair Shed or Reside $1,500 Shrubs/Plants/Dirt $500 Boat $500 Railing and Ropes $1,000 Planters/Trash Barrels/Bobber Tops - (Mike Loven stated he could get them fill dirt) 0 3. $1,000 Lighting Criteria for Park Dedication Fees Lisa Barajas arrived (5:00 p.m.) She explained to the Board how the park dedication formula was formulated. The Board discussed the issue of being consistent with all requests. Chair Anderson noted that it seemed the City would capture a lot less in park dedication fees with the proposed formula than with the 10% formula. Lisa Barajas explained that this formula was more consistent with State Statute. She also noted that the Park Board should be looking at developing a park plan in the future so it has an idea as to what the fees would be used for and so the City can look into the future regarding park needs. Lisa explained that this formula would change from time to time depending on the population and number of acres in park land that the City owns. MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER KOSLOFSY TO RECOMMEND TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION THAT THE FORMULA FOR CALCULATING PARK DEDICATION FEES BE IMPLEMENTED AND THAT IT BE REVIEWED EACH YEAR TO BE SURE ALL OF THE STATISTICS IN THE FORMULA ARE CORRECT. CHAIR ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4- 0.