Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/13/1996

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NOTE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The Park and Recreation Commission noted the City Council special meeting minutes dated January 23, 1996, the public hearing and regular meeting minutes dated January 23, 1996, the public hearing and regular meeting minutes dated February 13, 1996, the regular meeting minutes dated February 27, 1996, the regular meeting minutes dated March 12, 1996, and the public hearing and regular meeting minutes dated March 26, 1996. NOTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Park and Recreation Commission noted the Planning Commission public hearing and regular meeting minutes dated May 7, 1996. COMMISSION BUSINESS: Case gl: PUBLIC HEARING ON 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (C.I.P.) AND ALPINE PARKS DEVELOPMENT Chair Cook opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Mark Boos explained that there were two topics advertised for the Public Hearing, the first part being the five year C.I.P. with the first year being 1997, and the Alpine Parks Development. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that part of the funding for Alpine Park will be fi.om the sale of the land North of 153rd Avenue. He stated that the City Council suggested that more research be done on the value of that property. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that development would begin in !997 and some of the park may need to be usable within two years. He also stated that this park would be a community park. Jan Rider, 153rd Lane North, asked if Alpine Park would be as large as Central Park. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that Alpine Park would actually be larger but has more wetlands; therefore, a large part would be left natural. Ms. Rider stated that she has lived here since 1970 and is very excited for a park to be developed in her neighborhood. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated they have not had a lot of consensus on what types of activities should be included for Alpine Park. Ms. Rider stated that her husband would like a walking trail. Chair Cook stated there has been discussion to include a hiking/interpretive trail and perhaps a nature center in the East end of the park. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated one idea was to link the Alpine Park area to Sunfish Lake and other trails that are emerging in the Urban area. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos outlined several trail connections that were included in the five year C.I.P. Ms. Rider asked if the methane gas was too strong for a park. Chair Cook stated this concern has come up when a ski hill was suggested and explained that the hill itself cannot be used for anything. Park and Recreation Commission/June 13, 1996 Page 2 of 7