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Purchase/Development of Community Park north of 160th Lane (as well as Trott Brook) - <br />could be thought of as future priorities and the funds put towards developing Central and <br />Alpine Parks. <br /> <br />Commissioner Cook questioned the intent of this change and Mr. Schroeder replied that we should <br />purchase the property only to protect it from a developer. <br /> <br />Mr. Boos suggested addressing the import of these two areas in the narrative. <br /> <br />Chairperson Hetland asked how long it would take to get authorization for access off State <br />Highway #47 (for access to the future park north of 160th Lane). <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder indicated that a corridor study involving MNDOT and Anoka County is currently <br />under way and should be completed by year end. If access is approved by MNDOT after the <br />study, it's a "slam dunk", but if not, it would be like "selling your first born child". <br /> <br />Commissioner Cook voiced concern that the Commission not be viewed as one that goes back on <br />what they've said in the past regarding improvements at Central Park versus funding for <br />neighborhood parks. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Hetland and seconded by Commissioner Cook to forward the CIP and <br />narrative as amended to the Finance Committee. <br /> <br />Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Hetland, Commissioners Asfahl, Cook, Johns, LaMere <br />and Skinner. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Osbom. <br /> <br />Case #4: DISCUSS JOINT COUNCIL/COMMISSION MEETINGS <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder explained the purpose of the joint City Council and Park and Recreation <br />Commission meeting is to put Council back in touch with the Commission's intents and purpose. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Commission is to hold the joint meeting Thursday, September 14, 1995, at 8:00 <br />p.m. following the regular Park and Recreation meeting. Should the Commission not complete the <br />agenda, the meeting will reconvene after the joint meeting. <br /> <br />COMMISSION INPUT <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos updated the Commission on RFPs being issued for playground <br />equipment at Fox Park. <br /> <br />He also updated the status of Riverdale and Rivenwick Parks indicating that paving of the existing <br />trail at Rivenwick is under way. <br /> <br />Mr. Boos said that Phase I of Emerald Pond Park has been completed and the budget exhausted. <br />Phase II is scheduled to begin in the spring of 1996. A meeting with the residents in conjunction <br />with Phase II will be held. Mr. Schroeder suggested that Mr. Tauer attend this meeting to take <br />notes and get ideas from the residents. <br /> <br />Chairperson Hetland inquired about acquisition of further land along State Highway #47. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/August 10, 1995 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />