Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/10/1990

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Case #7 Update trail status on the North Forty Addition Merland Otto explained that there was a mix up when the developer of The North Forty recorded the plat. On the certificate of survey the easement is recorded for only drainage and utility, not for park. The development agreement did say the easement was to be used as a trail but at that time it was not recorded. Commissioner Roselle asked if the residents were aware of the proposed trail. Suzan Allen, 7950 - 163rd Lane, informed the Commission that she has a petition signed by the residents of The North Forty stating that they do not wish to have a trail going through their development. She also stated that had she and the other affected land owners known at the time they purchased their land that a trail was proposed to go through their backyards they would not have purchased it. Mr. Otto told the Commission that they would have to go through condemnation if they still wanted to have the trail go along the easement. Commission Roselle asked the four owners of the affected properties to consider what the City is trying to do with the trail system. She also told them that at this time the City is not willing to abandon the idea of a trail along the west end of their properties, but they will look into some alternatives. Merland Otto suggested setting up a meeting between himself and the residents of The North Forty lo discuss this matter and the alternatives. Case #5 1991 Park CIP Merland Otto told the Commission that Sandra Ashley would like them to start working on the budget in May and take final action in June so the Budget Committee can take action and refer it to the City Council. Merland Otto reviewed the proposed budget and recommended that the Commission prioritize projects according to (1) safety requirements (2). completion of project (3). starting new projects. Bev Swanson, President of RYAA, told the Commission that the concession stand at Central Park, according to Anoka County, is not up to code and that is has to be by 1992. If it is not up to code by that time they will not give us a license. She also told the Commission that RYAA could use at least 2 more ballfields at Central Park or they could use some lighting on the existing one so they can use them longer. Merland Otto suggested that Bev Swanson attend a City Council meeting and also tell them what some of the park needs are to serve City youth. The Commission recessed at 10:00 p.m. Chairman Hetland called the meeting back to order at 10:15 p.m. Case #6 (;:~mprehensive Park Plan update. Merland Otto reviewed the comprehensive park plan and recommended that it be passed on to the City Council for approval. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION / MAY 10, 1990 PAGE 5 OF 6