Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/14/1991

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Case #3: Park dedication for Wood Pond Hills Mr. Boos gave a brief review of the. proceedings of the October meeting regarding this case and reminded the Commission that an agreement for park dedication was not reached; however, the consensus of the Commission was that Sunfish Lake Drive N.W. should be designated as a bicycle route. A lengthy discussion ensued including the trail's proximity to private lots, the difficulty that would be encountered by developing a trail in the DNR protected area and the trail corridors alignment north of Sunfish Lake Drive N.W. Prompted by City Administrator Schroeder's queries, Mr. Knutson, BHL Development Company, stated that if he could not achieve a continuous trail above the ordinary high water mark satisfactorily within the City's needs, the lots could be shifted to the east allowing the 35 foot trail corridor to be moved up the slope. Mr. Knutson thought the DNR would be agreeable to minor filling in the wetland because the alternative might be to remove a substantial amount of trees to locate the trail corridor in essentially the same location. The developer, City Administrator Schroeder, Parks/Utilities Coordinator Boos and the Commission reviewed the topographical map of the subdivision and agreed that the minimum continuous width above the high water mark within the 35 foot wide corridor should be 18 feet wide. This would allow for an 8 foot treadway with 10 feet of buffering. The consensus of the Commission was to recommend that park dedication be fulfilled by a 35 foot trail corridor from north to south with a minimum of it 18 continuous feet wide above the elevation of 858.1. The balance of park dedication should be satisfied in cash, and Sunfish Lake Drive N.W. should be designated a bike lane. (For reference only: The 35 foot trail corridor" thumbnailed" on the September 17, 1990 drawing by the Commission would equate to approximately 1.5 acres or 21 percent of land required, leaving about 79 percent park dedication remaining to be fulfilled by $53,325.00 in cash.) Case #4: Recommend to City Council appointment of Commissioner The Commission interviewed the four candidates for the Park and Recreation Commission vacancy asking them to describe their involvement with the City and what they would like to see improved or changed with regard to Park and Recreation issues in Ramsey. The Commission recessed for 10 minutes. The consensus of the Commission was that due to a lack of a quorum action on this case would be tabled until December 12, 1991. Case #5: Review Goals Mr. Boos stated that on the morning of Saturday, November 23, 1991, City Council will be reviewing goals for 1992 and 1993 and the Commission and public are encouraged to attend. As representatives of the residents it may be helpful for the Conmaission to discuss the Park and Recreation specific goals or to add to them. Chairman Hetland asked Mr. Schroeder for more background on the purpose of the goals. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION / NOVEMBER 14, 1991 Page 3 of 4