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discuss the trail construction which is to be part of Stage I improvements and will be done as part of the watermain restoration project. The developer has agreed to shift the sidewalk from the east side to the northwest side of Xkimo Street and there has been a reduction of two lots which means the park dedication will also be reduced. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated this preliminary plat proposal appears to reflect the land dedication and other directives of the Commission. He stated the meeting between staff and the developer was very productive and all agreed the issues can be worked out to identify which improvements could occur in these parks and how they could be staged. Also, the developer understands more may need to be spent initially on the park improvements than the representative cash value. Chairperson Cook asked if the Development Agreement can define these issues. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated it would do so and the Commission can review it at the August 9, 2001 meeting. Also, at that time the exact number of lots will be known and the City Council can approve it the following week. After that, play equipment bids will be requested and the Commission will have the discretionary approval of what the equipment will comprise. Chairperson Cook asked if the preliminary plat can be approved tonight and the monetary issues worked out at a subsequent meeting. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos suggested the action on the preliminary plat occur at the next meeting when the exact number of lots is known. Commissioner Rolfe encouraged that all issues be clearly defined in the Development Agreement and not remain subjective. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos agreed that the Development Agreement will be clearly detailed. He advised that the developer has agreed to extend the watermain along with a hydrant to the park so watering can be provided to the trees and used for irrigation in the future. He reviewed the issues that the Commission will need to consider, including the need for a park shelter. Consensus of the Commission was that this revised proposal meets the directives expressed by the Park and Recreation Commission at the last meeting. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos asked the Commissioners to address priorities including play equipment, irrigation, and a park shelter. Commissioner Johns stated her support of the projects as listed in the letter dated July 11, 2001 from Centex Homes. She noted that c,ommunity organizations can be asked for donations with projects like a park shelter. She suggested that irrigation at Woodland Green should take priority over Bear Park. The option was raised to use charitable gambling funds in 2002 for park tables and benches. Commissioner Rolfe stated his agreement. Park and Recreation Commission/July 12, 2001 Page 2 of 6