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REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING BUSINESS <br /> <br />Case #1: DETERMINE PARK DEDICATION FOR THE TRAN-BY ADDITION <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook explained that this was a minor subdivision from 1 lot into 3 lots. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Johns and seconded by Commissioner Skinner that a park dedication for <br />the Tranby Addition in the amount of $600.00 per new lot be paid in cash. <br /> <br />Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chair Cook, Commissioners Johns, Skinner, Droegemueller, and <br />Ostrum. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Asfahl and LaMere. <br /> <br />Case #2: DESIGN INTENT OF THE LAKE ITASCA TRAILHEAD <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Dave Chmielewski explained that the design intent of the Lake Itasca <br />Trailhead was a non-traditional approach. He stated Ramsey had a special trail system and this design <br />would give emphasis to the trailhead. Community Development Intern Chmielewski stated that the <br />design intent and ideas were covered in the meeting packet. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook stated that it looked good. Community Development Intern Chmielewski <br />explained it would take a few years to become established and once that happens it would be very <br />nice. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook stated they could probably get away with burning every 3 to 5 years. Chairperson <br />Cook stated he has similar plantings and it is maintenance free. Community Development Intern <br />Chmielewski explained some additional seeding will be necessary for disturbed areas. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook noted the need to inform the public of these natural plantingS. Community <br />Development Intern Chmielewski explained the City would like to hear feedback. Chairperson Cook <br />commented on the Rivers Bend area and stated that there were 176 different varieties of forbs, as they <br />are a beautiful part of the natural plantings. Commissioner Johns stated wildflowers may be more <br />accepted by the public. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook suggested an event such as "Prairie Days", to educate and make the public aware <br />of these natural plantings. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johns stated this seems to be the emerging trend. Chairperson Cook explained these <br />plantings were nice because they were low maintenance. <br /> <br />Community Development Intem Chmielewski stated hackberdes would also be planted. Chairperson <br />Cook stated the sumac will be nice for the fall. Commissioner Johns stated it looks great. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook asked about the timeline for paving. Community Development Intern explained <br />the pavers were very busy this time of year but it would be done soon. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook stated the trail was being used frequently and many people like it. He expressed <br />appreciation for all of the information and the work that was put into it. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/July 11, 1996 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br />