Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/09/2017

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• Segments of the proposed greenway trail between Lake Itasca Park and The COR (within or adjacent to the proposed plat). • Improvements to Lake Itasca Park, e.g. boardwalk or pier connection to the lake, canoe/kayak station,parking areas, or park development plans. • Trailside improvements to the trail alongside Puma St., which is also an element of the Mississippi River Trail (and U.S. Bikeway#45). • Any number of potential enhancements/development to the park system in The COR, e.g. splash pad, site development for the water-centric park, or the proposed Municipal Plaza (Happy Days location) — all of which would be of benefit to new residents of Capstone's proposed project. Arterial Infrastructure Cost Share — The development of the Capstone project, and the City's future business park, will result in the need to construct/upgrade arterial infrastructure located along Bunker Lake Boulevard/Puma Street. Resolution of cost-share agreements for the proposed arterial infrastructure improvements is outstanding and will be subject of negotiation. Street Access to Alpine Drive — A new access point on Alpine Drive is proposed with the concept. Throughout the first round of conceptual design review and City Council feedback, Staff has been directed to discuss options that keep a second access point to Alpine Drive for accessibility and traffic flow that balances concerns about traffic safety (sight lines and speeds). Mr. Riverblood noted a roundabout may be a good solution. Per the Policy Document for the Alpine Drive Roundabout, the developer shall be responsible for the design and construction consistent with the phasing of the project. The proposed roundabout shall include enhanced pedestrian safety measures above and beyond standard/minimum improvements. Park Dedication credit may be applied to the 'leg' of the roundabout which would serve as the Lake Itasca Park entrance. Another street access opportunity to be considered would be the realignment of Puma Street, east, to line-up with the existing Okapi Street to the north of Alpine. This could be physically facilitated as the City presently owns 4 acres at this location. This realignment may also yield an area of developable land to the west side of Puma Street which could be factored into the suite of obligations and opportunities addressed and negotiated within the Development Agreement. Mr. Riverblood stated staff recommends adoption of the proposed Policy Document. Motion by Commissioner Troy, seconded by Commissioner Logan, to adopt the Policy Document for Pearson Farm as proposed and recommend City Council approval. Further discussion: Commissioner Troy asked about the roundabout and impact on wildlife. Mr. Riverblood stated it would impact traffic speed and may provide some favorable impact on wildlife due to lower traffic speeds. Chair Bennett asked about the pedestrian underpass and Mr. Riverblood stated the pedestrian underpass which would provide better safety for people going to the park. The roundabout could add to the safety, but enhanced signalization for pedestrians would be recommended. Commissioner Sis asked what is included in the comprehensive plan east of this development and Mr. Riverblood stated it would be planned to be residential east of Park and Recreation Commission/February 9, 2017 Page 4 of 6