Minutes - Council Work Session - 05/06/2008

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Impact Assessment that the City conducted in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield and they have been directly quantified with the research. Mayor Pro Tern Elvig suggested that instead of saying fresh fruits and vegetables under Goal #2, he would like to see it state "goods and fresh foods". He stated that he also agrees with Councilmember Look that the term Town Center can be removed and just state that the strategy is to promote a local farmer's market. 2) Park and Trail Dedication and Access Requirements for Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Communities Associate Planner DaInes stated that staff has met with the church since the report was written and the 2nd access issue appears to be resolved. She stated that staff is looking for feedback from the Council on the appropriate park/trail dedication requirements. Public Works Director Olson stated that initially, the church had asked the City to just look at 5 acres and there was discussion of waiving the park dedication fees. He stated that at the request of the Parks Commission, staff took a look at the entire 35 acres and at ways to accomplish ill(~reased circulation at the rear of Central Park as well as provide another neighborhood connection. He stated that for every plat that is along an MSA road, a trail is necessary. He stated that if they gave the City easement along Variolite, the trail wouldn't necessarily have to be constructed there. He stated that having the 2nd access to the site is very important from a public safety standpoint. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he is a member of this church and was originally on the Building Committee. He stated that he feels the plan, as presented tonight, breaks up this beautiful piece of property into three chunks. He stated that Lord of Life does not have a public street running through it. He stated that he would propose the right of way be right along the property line. He stated that he would also suggest that the parkland on the site be moved to the north side of the wetland area. Public Works Director Olson stated that they drew up these maps for presentation to address the issue of circulation of the park and neighborhood connections. He stated that the access can be moved, but it cannot be within 150 feet of another access and it may limit the ability to expand Central Park in the future. He stated that staff was just trying to provide options for discussion. He noted that Lord of Life has a requirement, that if they put in a senior complex, they will have to plat a road through the property. Councilmember Olson stated that she is also a member of this church. She stated that she agrees that it makes no sense to cut up this property the way it is proposed, since the City doesn't know what will happen with the church or even the subdivision to the south. Mayor Pro Tern Elvig asked what the impetuous is to drive this road through right now. Community Development Director Miller stated that the road would not be put in right now. City Council Work Session/May 6,2008 Page 7 of 13