Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/08/2024

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Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood provided additional input on the MPCA property, which could be another location but noted that the State is often not receptive to allowing things on their property. Commissioner Bennett commented that while it is not ideal, if it is the only option, then it would seem to be okay. Chair Barten agreed that it would seem an inappropriate use of park land, but he also could not think of an alternative. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that Traprock Park has been used in the past for wood waste, but noted that there are residential properties in proximity to that park as well. He stated that there is not a deadline for this decision and therefore this could come back. Commissioner Bennett commented that he would prefer to have more information on possible alternatives. Commissioner Arts asked and received confirmation that this would have a different access then the baseball fields, but would use the same access as the skate park. He stated that perhaps this would be a good topic to discuss when the Commission meets at Alpine later this summer. Chair Barten noted the consensus that this was not a great idea and to postpone this discussion to a future meeting. 5.03: Recommend Park Dedication for Harmony Farms Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood presented an overview of the proposed development and noted that because of the existing park amenities and trails, park dedication and trail fees would be proposed to receive in the form of cash in lieu with the exception of one trail connection to the school property. Motion by Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Arts, to recommend to City Council that Park Dedication be satisfied by a cash contribution, and Trail Fees the same, with credit for the trail connections to the school, for the plat known as Harmony Farms. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Barten; Commissioners Bennett, Arts, Ealain, Leistico, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Sis. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood provided a recap on recent consideration of the amenities around the proposed Waterfront area within the COR. He reported that bids were opened and the trail portion of the project and the low bid was over $100,000 less than the estimated budget. He stated that bid will be awarded at the Council's next meeting and the project should be completed later this summer. Park and Recreation Commission/ May 9, 2024 Page 4 of 5