proposed exceptions, location, background, and next steps.
President Helms asked why the mill levy will be increased. Ms. Fenner
stated it is due to additional park development funding.
President Helms asked how many homes are anticipated for this
development. Ms. Fenner stated 2,650 homes.
Councilmember Henjum asked if there are any other overlays like this
within the City. Ms. Fenner stated this is unique and they have worked with
the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.
Councilmember Henjum asked what the long-term impact would be
regarding maintenance of the parks once it is a citizen run board and there
is a determination to reduce the mill levy and the impact of the inequity of
funding toward other City parks. Ms. Fenner stated even though this overlay
is unique, there are fire district and school district overlays in the City and
the money the City would have used toward these parks can now be
allocated to other parks.
Councilmember Henjum asked if there will charges for some of the park
amenities. Ms. Fenner stated that is something that is contemplated for the
future.
Nicole Peykov, Spencer Fane, LLP, representing the applicant, identified
the district location, district boundaries, park and recreation district
information, model Service Plan, deviations, proposed park and recreation
improvements, public improvement cost estimates, financial plan,
development summary projection for residential/commercial, bond
structure/parameters, and conditions for approval.
President Helms asked if the parks in this area will be open to everyone.
Ms. Peykov confirmed they will be open to the public just like any City park
is.
Councilmember Donelson asked what the $21 million for trails corridor and
open space is going toward. Tim Siebert, Nor’Wood Development Group,
representing the applicant, stated it would go toward capital costs such as
drainage improvements, trail corridors, and landscaping irrigation.
Councilmember Donelson requested additional information regarding the
difference between parks and trails corridor/open space. Mr. Siebert
identified the different aspects between the two designations.
Councilmember Henjum asked what happened with the Park Land
Dedication Ordinance (PLDO). Mr. Siebert provided a brief overview of the
PLDO and stated the proposed mill levy will also be applied to commercial
property and will account for approximately forty to fifty percent of the