Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/10/1991

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Case #2: ~Review Scope and Objective of the Park and Recreation Commission and Discussion of Park Dedication Requirements The Commission reviewed the City Code requirements for the park and open space requirements. A lengthy discussion ensued primarily around allowing partial park credit for open space and also what sort of "required improvements" should be required. The consensus of the Commission was to table this issue to allow more time for through examination. Case #3: Park Dedication for Glengarry Subdivision Mr. Boos informed the Commission that the plat consisted of 30 acres with 3 lots for a dwelling unit density of. 1 units per acre. He also stated that the City has not identified any park needs in this immediate area and that the City Code requires $350.00 per lot or $1,050.00 to satisfy minimum park dedication. Motion by Commissioner Swokowski and seconded by Commissioner Rustad to accept cash in the amount of $1,050.00 to satisfy park dedication for Glengarry Subdivision. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Hetland, Commissioners Prall, Rustad and Swokowski. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Johnson and Lokker. Case #4: Determine Park Dedication for Wood Pond Hills Addition Mr. Boos reviewed for the Commission the 72 acre subdivision explaining that the 135 lots would be served by City sewer and water. He added that the residents recreation needs could be fulfilled by a developed trail linking Ramsey Terrace/Flintwood Park, Wood Pond Hills and the Elementary School to the north. Mr. Boos recommended that a bike lane on collector street Sunfish Lake Drive would connect County Road #5 with an existing bike lane, to the interior street and a Wood Pond Hills trail. The consensus of the Commission was that a MSA street Sunfish Lake Drive should have a designated and signed bike lane. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding outlot labeling and what sort of credit might be allowed the developer for constructing a paved trail above the ordinary high water level. Mr. Knutson suggested tabling the park dedication determination until the November meeting so the Commission could decide what combonation of dedication would serve the residents best. The consensus of the Commission was to table park dedication determination until the November 14, 1991 meeting. Case #5: Commission Input/Informational Items Mr. Boos informed the Commission of the Lord of Life Church's donation of norway pines to the park department and now the effort was progressing. Mr. Boos also announced that the recreational development of the Mississippi River between Hastings and Dayton was now being coordinated by the National Park Service and how that is expected to impact development along the fiver. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION / OCTOBER 10, 1991 Page 3 of 4