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Mr. Goodrich replied that he believes the minimum house size in Ramsey is approximately 924 square feet. Mr. Goodrich stated that he is not in a position to comment on the impact to area property values resulting from the development of smaller homes nearby. Jim Acers - 8600 176th Avenue N.W. - Inquired if the placement of the park in Sorteberg's 6th Addition is cast in concrete, noting that the park area as proposed is not readily accessible. Mr. Goodrich stated that the City Council makes the final decision as to placement of parks. Mark Banwart explained that the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the plat and their recommendation for park placement is based upon the entire area, not just the plat itself. There is an outlot to the northeast of the proposed park area in Sorteberg's 6th that is owned by the City; the Park Commission feels that if the property to the east of Sorteberg's 6th develops in the future, there is the potential to consolidate those park areas into a larger park scheme. Jim Acers reiterated that there is still an accessibility problem. Mark Banwart stated that there might not be roads to the park, that the park might consist of a trail system for non-motorized vehicles. Jim Acers stated that he was of the understanding that the residents voted down a trail system. Mark Banwart stated that it is hoped that this general area would be served by a trail system that would lead to Central Park. The City did conduct a survey and there was an overwhelming support demonstrated for a trail system. Jim Acers requested that City Council consider revising the proposed park area in Sorteberg's 6th Addition to a more readily accessible location, i.e., Cty. Rd. #63, Puma and Rabbit Streets. Jim Acers stated that he has also talked with Allen Sorteberg and he is willing to establish a covenants for Sorteberg's 6th Addition for minimum house sizes, attached garages, subdivision restrictions and sing. le family use. Councilmember Cich noted that the letter from the Batson's also referred to a junk yard in the southwest corner of what is to be Sorteberg's 6th Addition. Allen Sorteberg stated that there is an old farmstead on the property; the buildings and debris will be removed. Gladys Batson stated that she has lived in the area since 1950; the proposed development will de-value her property; she will need fencing between her property and Sorteberg's 6th to keep out trespassers that she is too old to chase away. Mark Banwart stated that establishing a covenants for the plat is at the discretion of the developer; if one is established, it could be an attachment to the development agreement. City Council/October 24, 1989 Page 7 of 16