Park Commission MTG 101425

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Park financial summary and budget review

Park capital fund expenditures (zip line, pickleball courts)

Ice arena operations and staffing

Proposed increases to park dedication fees

Establishment of a new trail dedication fee fund

Notable Quotes (2)

The trail dedication fee would require a change to the city code. We'd have to add that as a way to take cash in lieu of trail construction.

Nate
Trail dedication feeExplaining the mechanism for the new fund.

If you can get around 1% of the value of the house, that's right in line with what we should be collecting... 5500 isn't out of line for this area at all.

Tim
Park dedication feesDefending higher development fees.

People (2)

NatePark Department Staff

Provides updates on park funds, maintenance, and facility staffing.

Places Mentioned

Booster WestViking Meadows Golf CourseIce ArenaBaton (trail segment)

Events & Meetings (2)

  • August 12, 2025 (Previous meeting)
  • October 28, 2025 (Upcoming Planning Commission meeting)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Unspecified

Proposed hike of park dedication fees to between $3,000-$4,000 and addition of $1,000-$1,200 trail dedication fee.

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Park Commission MTG 101425 - East Bethel Recorder