Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/08/2008

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Commissioner Shryock stated that on page eight, the second paragraph, the fourth line, she requested to delete the word "the" from funding and to change might to may. She also requested to change the next sentence to "participation may not change whether Ramsey funds the program or not." Motion by Commissioner Backous, seconded by Commissioner Shryock, to approve the following Park and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: 1) Park and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes dated April 10, 2008. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Backous, Shryock, Barr, Erickson, Hansen,.and LaMere. Voting No: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Sunfish Lake Park - Approve Preliminary Plans ParkslUtilities Supervisor Riverblood explained the purpose of this case is to refine the various concepts discussed by the Commission and the input received from area residents. City Council was advised of the park planning that has occurred at their work session on April 22, 2008. At that time, the consensus of Council was that the planning to date for the park was generally heading in the right direction. Jason Amberg reported that the concepts had been refined based on the updated topography he had received. He advised that trail alignments had been tweaked and along the trail there would be an overlook dock with a nice view of the water, a few interpretive stations similar to Alpine Park, and seating areas and benches. He reported that they would continue to use. the existing access location for the drive and then have two parking areas with space for eight to nine cars, with the option of adding additional parking. He advised that there would be a shelter with nice views of the lake, a pedestrian bridge, and a trail heading down to the water near the canoe launch. He stated that there would also be a kiosk where residents could view maps of the trails throughout the City. He advised that previously they had been thinking of a circular parking lot, but given the terrain and trees they thought the new parking plan would be a better concept. Commissioner Shryock questioned if they had the opportunity to check the distance from the existing drive, and if they would be able to use that. Mr. Amberg advised that they do have that question into the County. Public Works Director Olson advised that the County would review the site distance and also the traffic flow when making their decision. He advised that the County suggested they have access through Sunwood Drive instead, but he explained that the landowners in that area were not on board with that idea. He stated that they could start with this concept of parking and access and look to Sunwood if there are accidents. He explained that in order to connect to Sunwood they Park and Recreation Commission/May 8, 2008 Page 2 of 13