Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/11/2024

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Motion by Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Leistico, to designate Nathan Barten as Chair and Brandon Sis as Vice Chair of the Park and Recreation Commission from April 2024 through March 31, 2025. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Barten; Commissioners Bennett, Leistico,Arts,Ealain, and Sis. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Olson. 5.02: Recommend Park Dedication for Haviland Fields Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that this is a significant project proposed for the Lord of Life Church site which would have two large apartment buildings, one which would be all ages while the other would be designated for seniors. He stated that there would also be rental twinhomes around the perimeter of the site. He identified the existing park and trail amenities and noted that the land proposed to be dedicated for park use would be combined to increase the size of Solstice Park along with the creation of pickleball courts. He also reviewed the plans for trails and noted that the remainder would be received in cash. He noted that if the development is completed in phases, Park Dedication would be paid at the time of platting and would be based on the park dedication and trail fees at that time. Commissioner Sis referenced a parking lot near the proposed park land and asked if that would be for use by park patrons. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that the private parking lot would be available for guests of the residential developments and would not be available for use by the general public. Commissioner Bennett noted the comment that there would be a gate at one end and asked if a similar gate would be located at this end. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that there would not be. He stated that there could conceivably be people that drive into the PUD to park in that lot and walk to the pickleball courts. He stated that if there were to occur,the HOA could place signs stating that the parking is not available for public use. He stated that the HOA may not be bothered by an occasional park user parking in that lot. He noted that current parking for Solstice Park is on street. Commissioner Leistico asked where users of the pickleball courts would park and access the courts, noting that it seems confusing and inconvenient. She stated that for courts that are being constructed in lieu of cash for park dedication, it does not seem to have great access and gives the impression that it is on private property. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood clarified the location of the trail corridor from Fluorine Street which goes to the park and new park amenities. He noted that Solstice Park is a neighborhood park, meant for those within walking distance, and is not a community or regional park meant for a lot of traffic from other neighborhoods. Commissioner Leistico commented that it seems that people will flock to the pickleball courts. Park and Recreation Commission/April 11, 2024 Page 3 of 6