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NOTE~PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Conseffsus of the Commission to note the Planning Commission public hearing and regular meetin~ minutes dated February 7, 1995. COMMISSION BUSINESS: Case ~1. INTERVIEW APPLICANT FOR COMMISSION VACANCY Dave 0sborn, who had applied for two previous vacancies, was present to answer questions from the CO~mission, Ch~erson Hefland inquired whether there would be a conflict with Mr. Osborn's regular work schedgle. Mr. Osbom assured the Comrrfission them would be no conflict. Ch~erson Hettand asked Mr. Osborn about his goals and aspirations. Mr. Osbom replied that he w~s willing to make a commitment to the residents of Ramsey, that he would like to help deve~p park and recreational areas, and feels that he has good ideas. Commissioner Johns praised Mr. 0shorn for his assistance in coordinating a neighborhood volunteer work force for Solstice Park~ Ch~erson Hetland znqmred about the status of Solstice Park. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos said ~hat the playground equipment, shelter and gazebo are all in place and that once the weather elea~S and road restrictions are lifted this spring, the parks plan can be completed. Con~ensus of the Commission to recommend City Council appoint Dave Osborn to the Park and Relation Commission for a term to expire October 31, 1995. Ca~ #2: DETERMINE PARK DEDICATION FOR FOX KNOLL Pargs/Utilities Supervisor Boos introduced Mr. Kleckner, Mr. Murray and Mr. Essix to the Co0unission as representatives of Fox Knoll, which will consist of 18-20 single family urban ho~es. A !~evised sketch plan was presented showing a 35-foot trail corridor with a 10-foot bituminous tre~dway in the road right-of-way connecting 153rd Avenue N.W. to the north with the Ramsey Elementary School property to the south and east. As much as 50-feet of boardwalk may be needed to connect to 153rd Avenue N.W. due to the swampy conditions. ~ sketch plan also allows for a considerable number of mature oaks to be saved compared to the o~nal plan. N~gotiations with other property owners will be reriuired to assure trail completion between Co. R~ad #5 and Fox Knoll as well as the easements required for the sewer/water link to Ramsey S~hool. COnsensus of the Commission to recommend a 35-foot trail corridor from the southern plat b6undary to 153rd Avenue N.W. be accepted by the City and cash remaining from park dedication bg credited towards trail construction by the developer at $6 per linear foot. Park and Recreation Commission/March 8, 1995 Page 2 of 4 I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I I I