Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/11/1994

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rural lots instead of urban lots. He further explained that in Staff's opinion, a reasonable probability that the 20 acre Fox Knoll will ultimately be "re-subdivided" into urban lots as it is expected to be included within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). It was also brought to the attention of the Commission that the Planning Commission is expected to request changes to the sketch plan at their meeting (also being held tonight). Motion by Chairperson Hetland and seconded by Commissioner Florentius to recommend the developer resolve with City Staff the location of a 35-foot trail corridor that will be consistent with City plans which should accommodate future subdivision of the property into urban lots and to table the rest of the case until a decision is reached on a revised sketch plan. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Hetland, Commissioners Cook, Florentius, Henn and Johns. VotingNo: None. Absent: Commissioner Swokowski. Case #3: DETERMINE PARK DEDICATION FOR CHESTNUT RIDGE 2ND ADDITION Relative to the Commission's previous review of this case, it was determined that Potassium Street N.W. is a multi-neighborhood collector street and the City has an obligation to insure safe pedestrian and bicyclist travel within the subdivision(s). Mr. Schroeder introduced an additional suggestion for a trail easement connecting this plat and Ramsey Elementary School. Motion by Commissioner Johns and seconded by Commissioner Cook to recommend submittal of a tree conservation and reforestation plan consistent with the City's policies; and, that the developer construct an eight foot bituminous bikeway/walkway concurrent with street paving along the entirety of Potassium Street N.W.; and, that the developer be offered the opportunity to construct the bikeway/walkway south toward Emerald Pond park at an amount to be determined with the balance of park dedication being satisfied in cash; and, that the developer provide a trail easement allowing connection to Chestnut Ridge 2nd Addition with Ramsey Elementary School along the border. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Hetland, Commissioners Cook, Florentius, Henn and Johns. VotingNo: None. Absent: Commissioner Swokowski. Case #4: APPROVE ANOKA COUNTY'S RUM RIVER CENTRAL PARK PLAN Mr. Jack Mauritz, planning consultant, presented a detailed overview of the Anoka County Rum River Central Regional Park Plan. He explained the changes made to the original plan and funding from grant monies. Mr. Mauritz indicated that the plan should be submitted to the Met Council within three months. The plan also needs to be put on the agenda for the Regional Capital Improvements Plan to be adopted next summer. The earliest monies could be available in 1996. He outlined oak woods, boundary plantings of red pine, the flood plain forest and two open meadowlands in response to Mr. Bacon's inquiry about the vegetative management of the park. At the final stage of completion, less than 50% of the park will be developed. Park and Recreation Commission/August 11, 1994 Page 3 of 6