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Mr. Johnson said they have no objection to relocating the pedestrian easement to Lot 6, Block 2 and it would provide access for the property to the west of the plat also. Art Dunn said he does not see any need for park land on both sides of the Brook. Ken Peterson stated that if land is not taken on both sides that the City could ask for a scenic easement. Ben Deemer said he doesn't think a scenic easement is necessary with the flood plain ordinance. He agreed that Lot 6, Block 2 would be a better location for the pedestrian trail, however, he thinks this will be a dead end park without adequate access and no one will be able to get to it. He feels the City should not have anything to do with taking park property east of Highway 47 along Trott Brook because it is useless. And if the City plans to pursue what they have envisoned for the Brook trail system it will be necessary to condemn the property. This park would never be developed because of the flood restriction - it would just be another nature area and the people that own it cannot do anything with it anyway. Art Dunn clarified that the floodway is restricted, but there are some things 'that could be done in the floodplain. Gerald Zi~erman said he feels the pedestrian easement should be moved over to -the westerly line, if there is to be one, but he does not see a need for taking land on both sides of the Brook. Paul Johnson reported on his future resubdivision plan that it would not be adding any roads only showing how lots could be resubdivided. Motion by Art Duma and seconded by Ron West to recommend approval of Meadowbrook Estates preliminary plat provided that the drainage and grading plans meet approval of the City Engineer and are in accordance with the City ordinance and 'that all of the other items as pointed out in the Engineer's report are conformed to and be included on a revised preliminary plat. Further, that street profiles be submitted and that the City Comncil decide regarding the park dedication matter as recommended by the Park Board. If the park as proposed on the plat is taken, then a scenic easement on the south side of the Brook in the 880 foot elevation should be granted to the City. The cul de sac on 174th is to be eliminated to the west and made a temporary turn around easeraent instead. The park easement, if needed, is to be moved to the west end of Lot 6, Block 2 and the developer is to comply with all the deficiencies of the City Code. Motion carried. 3 Ayes. Deemer and Zimmerman voted Naye. Ken Peterson Abstained. Ben Deemer stated that he voted Naye because he felt that if the developer had read the platting ordinance as he said he had there would not have been so ma~y deficient items. Kathleen Schneider stated that she wished that some of the items could have been taken care of before coming into the Commission for preliminary plat approval. P&Z February 4, 1980 Page 3