6.1 PRSR 04-10-2024
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: January 2023
Request for Action
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
6.1
Agenda Section
Presentations
Meeting Date
April 10, 2024
Prepared by
Joe Stremcha, Assistant City Administrator
Item Description
Plat Review Process – Park Dedication
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Presentation by Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg providing an overview of the platting review process for the
Commission to better understand their role, specifically as it relates to park dedication.
Background/Discussion
Staff provides a recommendation for park dedication (land or cash) and trials/easements, based on the Master Plan
and the discussions at the site plan meeting. The Parks and Recreation Commission reviews staff’s recommendation
and provides a formal recommendation to the council for:
Park dedication (cash or land)
Trail/easement, when applicable
Park dedication (cash) is based on the number of new lots, not on existing or specific lots. All other plat regulations
(lot sizes, access, grading, turn lanes, drainage, setbacks, etc.) will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City
Council.
Financial Impact
None.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Opportunity to live, work, and play
Attachments
Platting Review Process
Platting Property
Application Received (Plat
applications are due the last Monday
of each month)
The Planning Department reviews the application for
completeness.
Site Plan Meeting (the first
Monday of the month)
All city departments meet to review the proposed plat and
provide their comments, concerns, and recommendations to
Planning Department staff.
Parks and Recreation
Commission (typically the second
Tuesday of the month following
submittal of the application)
Staff provides a recommendation for park dedication (land or
cash) and trials/easements, based on the Master Plan and the
discussions at the site plan meeting. The commission reviews
staff’s recommendation and provides a formal
recommendation to the council for:
1. Park dedication (cash or land)
2. Trail/easement, when applicable
Park dedication (cash) is based on the number of NEW lots,
not on existing or specific lots. All other plat regulations (lot
sizes, access, grading, turn lanes, drainage, setbacks, etc.) will be
reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council.
Planning Commission (the fourth
Tuesday of the month following
submittal of the application)
Staff provides a recommendation for plat approval, based on
the comprehensive plan, ordinances, and the site plan meeting.
The commission reviews staff’s recommendation and provides
a formal recommendation for plat approval to the council.
Planning Commission does not evaluate park dedication needs
and this meeting can be before or after the Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting. The recommendations from
either commission should not impact the other.
City Council (the third Monday of
the month after the Planning
Commission’s recommendation)
Staff provides the recommendations of the Parks &
Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission, and staff
to the City Council. The council considers the
recommendations and acts (approves/denies) the plat
application.