Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/10/2002

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Commissioner Ostrum stated he is confident that Staff can work it out to the satisfaction of both parties. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Commissioners Ostrum, Johns, Olds, and Rolfe. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner LaMere. Case #2: Recommend Park Dedication for Edina Development's Townhouse Sketch Plan Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained the purpose of this case is to recommend general Park Dedication and Trail Fees for this proposed 24.11 acre Townhouse site. The Planning Commission acted on the request for Sketch Plan review at their January 3, 2002 meeting. He noted that the construction of a trail on the west side of T.H. 47 should be provided for. The developer should identify some recreational opportunities within that site. To the south, there is a sedimentation pond and some landscaping could be added to provide some open space. Chairperson Cook suggested the same type of recommendation as the previous case be made for this piece of land. He noted that because of the shape of the property, it looks as though if an easement is allowed for, it would displace a third of the units. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted that the land may not necessarily need to be easement. He also noted that the trail doesn't need to be adjacent to T.H. #47, and may well be more valuable away from it. The trails could be internal within the plat. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos recommended that a suggestion be made to have the trail continue down T.H. //47 within the lot, and address what the developer will do for recreation with their residents. Commissioner Olds stated that at the last Planning Commission, the possibility of working with the lot to the west was brought up. There could be opportunities there that are not presenting themselves today. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos recommended looking at this issue. He said he preferred if the trail stayed parallel to T.H. #47, and a trail is needed along Alpine Drive. He suggested that on the north side adjacent to the wetland, there could be an opportunity for a picnic nook. Case #3: Recommend Park Dedication for West Ramsey Industrial Park Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that the Planning Commission recommended the applicant proceed to Preliminary Plat stage for this item. The Park Commission's Park and Trail Plan does not show park or trail needs on this site. There are two trail corridor alignments proposed to the east that could ultimately extend west into the City of Elk River. One is parallel to the tracks, and the other is aligned with the north side of T.H. Highway 10. Trail fees are not required for commercial industrial subdivisions. Staff recommends that park dedication consist of a cash payment for the one new 4.3 acre lot created. Park and Recreation Commission/January 10, 2002 Page 4 of 7