Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/14/1991

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REVIEW OF RAMSEY TERRACE AND FLINTWOOD HILLS PARK By: Merland Otto CASE Background: At the January 10 Parks Commission meeting it was determined to review the Flintwood Hills Park. Since Ramsey Terrace is in such close proximity, it is desirable to review both parks at the same time. As you may recall, these two parks were the subject of discussion at your September 12 meeting in anticipation of the proposed sanitary sewer extension, part of which would traverse these parks. At that time, the Commission determined that reclamation of these areas in conjunction with the sewer project may consist of grading, tree planting or other reasonable restoration measures. The development proposals which served as the catalyst for the sewer extension were withdrawn but may be resurrected this Spring. The two parks are located within the urban service area of the City west of Highway 47 and abut 142nd Ave. N.W. Details of each park are as follows: Flintwood Hills This park is comprised of an east and west park separated by a residential lot and Fluorine Street. The park is wooded with intermittent wetlands. The combined acreage is approximately 13.4 acres. The projected improvement is to leave as open space with the possible development of a mini-park on the south end of the east park. No funds are projected for development within the current 5 year CIP. Ramsey Terrace This park of approximately 4.6 acres abuts Flintwo°d Hills park and has frontage on Junkite Street. The park is generally low, wooded wetlands with some higher ground. A small area off of Junkite has park equipment including swings, a catwalk, picnic table and grill. The proposed development is as a possible trailhead for the trail to the elementary school. No funds are projected for development within the current 5 year CIP.