Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/08/2004

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Mr. Jacobson indic..tted a rhythm of open, flat play areas was suggested within the plans. Motion by Commissioner Lelmmn, ~econded by Commissioner Shryock, to recommend the City Council approv(: the proposal conti ~gent on placeholder emphasis of a swimming hole in North Park and inclusion of the features )utiined in the April 2, 2004, memo from Civil Engineer II Linton to the Park and Recreation Core, mission. Motion carricd. Voting Y~:s: Chtirperson Johns, Commissioners Lehman, Shryock, LaMere, Olds, and Pontiffs. Voting No: Noi,e. Absent: Commissioner Ostrum. Case #2: ['ark Dedication 1'o~ Rivenwick Village Civil Engineer 1I IAnton indicated staff discussed the sketch plan for the proposed townhome project known as R ivenwick Villag,: at the November Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Of the larger 31.5--acre parcel, 26.:; acres were expected to consist of three different styles of townhomes. 'l'hc revised plat w;ts ~;ubmitted in February of 2004, showing two styles of buildings. Copies of the Ptatming Commission case were provided, which included the review process that pcr[ormed a traff'~c and noise analysis. The results of the noise study indicated a 15- foot high wall would be required along Highway 10 to mitigate the noise below the State threshold. Discussion was ongoing: between the Developer, the City, Mn_DOT and MPCA over alternatives to the wall. Civil Enginecr 1I I inton noted that dm lng the 2003 platting of Rivenwick 3rd addition there was consensus that improvemer[ts to tht'~ existing Riverdale Park should occur as soon as possible to serve the new residents this plat w~mlct bring to the area. In addition to the existing residential neighborhood, the ,,ownhomes men~ ioned above brought 112 more units. Rivenwick Village was proj erred at approximately 192 add itio~al urdts. Civil Enginec~ II [Anton explaine,/ ti'mt the purpose of this case was to consider what park improvements should be construtted and how those elements might be incorporated into Rivcnwick Village's Development Agreement to insure that the recreational needs of the larger neighborhoocl wert~ met. He noted thc draft Development Agreement had been provided for the Commission's review and discussi(m in anticipation of receipt of the Rivenwick 4th Preliminary Plat early in 2004. If thc; Comrr:ission recommended that park dedication be satisfied in a manner similm to the attached d~a.~l document, staff could forward it to the development company tbr its r¢;.tetion. (2ivil En~;ineer II Linton stated, in summary, the previously identified improvements would consist of the ~ol!owing: · A bitumino~m t~'ail in the bouleYard of Riverdale Park from the scl f slorage site, west then south along Riverdale Drive, and continuing parallel to Felds mr to the single family neighborhood at the park's southwest con, er. · An ag lime inl~eld and safety fe ~ce:; for the existing ballfield. · Two hexagonai shelters, one to '3ecve the park, and another to serve persons recreating along the Mi ;sissippi River. Park and ~ ecreation Commission/April 8, 2004 Page 5 of 21 $17,000 $12,000 $ 58,000