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Park&Recreation Commission Minutes <br /> March 8,2000 <br /> Page 2 <br /> • 5. Open Mike <br /> 4ichele McPherson explained that the Mayor has requested that the Park and <br /> Re. eation Commission discuss the closing of the VandenBerge Pool, and <br /> whet' -r or not the Commissioner feels it is appropriate to work with the school <br /> district t. epair the pool. <br /> Commissioner ■ana Anderson felt that a significant recreational opportunity <br /> would be lost in - City by closing of the pool. <br /> Commissioner Reitsma -It that the cost to repair the pool was more than it was <br /> worth and that a new po. should be built. <br /> COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOV TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WORK <br /> WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FIN• UNDING FOR AN INDOOR POOL FACILITY. <br /> COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON S •ONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED <br /> 5-0. <br /> 7. Area Recreation Ucdate <br /> Michele Bergh provided written reports for February ■nd March 2000. Michele <br /> McPherson noted that the ice rink data,which the Co •mission requested, would <br /> be provided at the April meeting. <br /> 8. Park Development Progress Report <br /> Phil Hals reviewed information regarding the breakdown of hours spe•t on parks • <br /> and streets activities by his department, and also, a list of park projects, hich <br /> were recently completed. <br /> Mr. Hals noted that 48%of the cost of park improvements is surfacing and gradin• <br /> and 52%is materials (playground equipment). <br /> 9.B.1. Townhouse Development by Twin Lake Road <br /> Michele McPherson explained that Riverside Development is proposing to <br /> develop 22.36 acres of property located northwest of Twin Lake Road across from <br /> Industrial Hardfacing. The development will consist of single-family detached <br /> townhomes on the west side of the property and twinhome townhomes on the <br /> east side, for a total of 80 units. Due to the proximity of this development to <br /> existing and proposed park facilities, staff recommends that the Commission <br /> recommend park dedication in the form of cash ($1,400 per unit). <br /> Chair Huberty asked if there would be a trail connection from the 6th Street cul- <br /> de-sac to Twin Lakes Road. Ms. McPherson stated that the City will continue to <br /> maintain an easement in this location. <br /> Discussion followed regarding the possibility of a trail access on the gas line <br /> easement. The Commissioners also discussed the need to do their best to <br /> connect Tyler Street to Dodge Avenue. Michele McPherson suggested that when <br /> the 40 acres to the north of this property is developed, there might be an <br /> • opportunity for a trail connection north to the proposed trail in Hillside. • <br />