Park Commission Mtg 051424
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Approval of April 9th 2024 meeting minutes
Park financial and capital fund updates
Summer staff hiring and recruitment
Sidewalk and Trail ordinance review and dedication fees
Maynard Peterson Park and Lake Beach Park improvement projects
Rail rider play equipment selection and survey results
Areas of Interest (4)
- New $1,200 per unit 'trail dedication fee' approved to replace mandatory trail construction in developments.
- Concerns raised over historic 'poaching' of dedicated trail funds by city council during financial hardship.
- Parks commission moving to allow 16-year-olds to work summer jobs following League of Minnesota Cities rule changes.
- Community survey overwhelmingly favors 'rail rider' play equipment over skate park half-pipe at Lake Beach.
Votes (3)
Adopt tonight's agenda
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Approve minutes from April 9th 2024 with correction
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Implement $1,200/unit trail dedication fee in lieu of construction
Moved by Tim · Seconded by Unspecified
Notable Quotes (2)
it's really hard to raise a buck once you got it it's really easy to lower it but it's really hard to raise it
The ordinance requires sidewalks and trails to be installed on New City roads based on the type of Zoning.
People (3)
NateCity StaffCoordinates park projects, ordinance research, and budget tracking.
Coordinates park projects, ordinance research, and budget tracking.
BonnieCommunity RepresentativePresented survey results regarding park equipment preferences.
1 quote
Presented survey results regarding park equipment preferences.
“it was overwhelmingly the people overwhelmingly voted on the rail rider”
Describing community survey results for park improvements.
TimCommissionerAdvocates for higher fees and strict enforcement of ordinances.
1 quote
Advocates for higher fees and strict enforcement of ordinances.
“starting low is never a good idea go middle ground or something”
Discussion on setting developer trail dedication fees.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- January 9, 2024: Park Commission Meeting
- March 12, 2024: Park Commission Meeting
- April 9, 2024: Park Commission Meeting
- Recent: Lake Beach Community Center survey meetings
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Guides installation of sidewalks and trails in new developments and sets zoning-based requirements.