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Ms. Sylvia Frolik July 25, 1990 Page Two previously platted as Outlots A and B, Northfork Third. Upon completion of the platting process Outlots A, C, F, and G shall be deeded to the Northfork Homeowners Association as permanent open space. Outlots £ and F are low-lying wetlands. Outlot G consists of some wetlands, woods and meadows. Outlot A consists of an upland meadow on which the residents plan to construct soft ball fields and other amenities. Again, we trust the designation of this area as an "outlot" would not prohibit the construction of some recreational structures. The layout of Outlot B was approved by the Ramsey Park Commission at its June Meeting. Representatives of the Northfork Homeowners Association were in attendance at that meeting. The balance of the trail system, 0uttots D and E, corresponds closely with easements previously granted to the City by NOrth Fork~in accordance with the terms of the Park Dedication Agreement for Northfork. Efforts were made to locate the trail on as high ground as possible to minimize construction costs but certain portions, especially the portion of Outlot E abutting Outlot F, may need significant soil correction. The location of the trail was reviewed in the field with Mr. Merland Otto of Hakanson-Anderson. .. The northerly 400-500 feet of Outlot D extends through substantial woods. Representatives of the Homeowners have given tentative approval of this location but may wish to address certain concerns at the August 7th meeting. In particular there is a concern about minimizing the number of trees which will have to be removed to create the trail and concern about methods of removal and trail construction so as to minimize the danger of the 'spread.:of oak wilt. While it. is understood that the timing of trail construction ha~ not been determined both North Fork and the Northfork Homeowners Association-wish to go on record stating that when cqnstruction actually done the entire corridor should be established"and not just the equestrian portion, which it is understood can'be done more i. nexpensively th~n the bike trail- walking trail. North Fork and the'Homeowners have already proposed to the Park.Commission that future North Fork cash park dedication fees be used in part to actually construct the trail corridor or that North"Fork be given credit against.,such fees for work done to construct the trail. The Park Commission took this u~der advisement and it is expected that a representaive of the Homeowners may wish to address this point at the August 7th hearing. It is anticipated that the. Homeowners will want vehicular access to Outlot A for construction and maintenance equipment and perhaps also for parking. The location of such parking area has not been designated. We need some direction from the Planning Commission and staff as to the uses of Outlots A and B, Northfork Third for such access. It may also be appropriate to reach some understanding between the City and the Northfork Homeowners Association regarding possible trail realignments in the future. -2-