Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/13/2003

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Mr. Close stated the park system would allow the wetlands from the north and w est t o drain down through the development. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos clarified the idea is not to drain the wetlands but to control flooding in the area by providing overflow outlets. Commissioner Rolfe asked if there would be a way' of controlling the amount of water going through there. Mr. Close stated there would not be. Mr. Close discussed the green edge referring to the perimeter of the site. He stated the center is porous and a part of the things around it. Mr. Close stated Signature landscapes could also be identification signs at entrances. Commissioner Olds asked how the roadways traveled through the center.' Mr, Jacobso'n stated there were thre'e intersections into and out of the site. He.stated the main roads would be bridged and there is still a question if the bikes could use their own path. or would need to have them use the roadways. Commissioner Rolfe asked on the greenway, wOuld there be one waY or two way roadS.. Mr. Close stated they were looking at one way roads with parking on the outside. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated connection to Lake Itasca~ extending a trail corridor connecting to the large park and open space system and the people in that Vicinity would be able to access the town center. · Mr. Jacobson stated there would be some legitimate connection provided to Lake Itasca in the. future. Parks/Utilities SuperviSor Boos mentioned that the Greenway would al's° allow for the movement of suburban wildlife. Mr. Jacobson stated they are meeting with City staff every two weeks and have a refined Plan. He stated part of the process will be to come back to the Parks Commission with updates and input~ Mr. Jacobson stated in connection to the railroad crossing, they wilt need to get permission from the Raikoad to cross and in the mean time the pedestrians will.cross at Ramsey Boulevard. Case #2: Master Trail Plan Update . . . .. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained the purpose of thiscase is to reView and comment on an element of the draft Master Trail Plan. He distributed a draft vision of the vision and discussed the information with the Commission. Parks/Utilities SupervisOr Boos stated the plan needs to be do-able and viable. The Commission, Council and Staffhas a good' Sense about what is expected. Park and Recreation Commission/FebruarY 13, 2003 Page 3 of 9