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a <br /> Park&Recreation Minutes <br /> April 8, 1998 <br /> Page 4 <br /> • 8.5 acres (6.6 acres of upland) to 13.2 acres (9.8 acres upland). A park linkage of <br /> 3.9 acres has been included along Trott Brook, as well as a potential 3.5 acre <br /> passive area to the north along the creek. The total dedicated park area will be <br /> approximately 20.6 acres. <br /> -Mr.Hasek indicated the park area will serve as a focal point at the southern • <br /> entrance into the project. Mr. Hasek explained the layout of the park and the <br /> location of the proposed trails and trail connections. The revised park plan shows <br /> the proposed locations for the playfields, hockey rink, skating rink, <br /> tennis/basketball court, an additional playfield to the west and a picnic shelter. <br /> He noted picnic tables could be included in the wooded area. Mr. Hasek <br /> described the proposed landscaped entrances. <br /> Commissioner Olson expressed his concern that the wetlands will increase in size. <br /> Mr. Hasek explained a drainage system will be in place to properly route the <br /> runoff and explained how the topography creates a natural separation area. <br /> Mr. Hasek explained a 50' corridor is shown along Trott Brook, but he felt this <br /> corridor would need to be tied into a future project to the north. The <br /> Commissioners felt since the trail would be subject to flooding, the construction <br /> material would be something other than bituminous (i.e.,wood chip, ag lime, <br /> etc.) <br /> Discussion followed regarding proposed locations of trails and sidewalks. <br /> • Chair Anderson expressed his concern that the impact of the park on the <br /> adjacent homes to the north and south of the park. Mr. Hasek felt the impact on <br /> the homes to the north would be the trail between the lots which will be no less <br /> than 50 feet. The distance from the back of the building pads to the ballfields is <br /> 250-300 feet and did not feel the lots would be impacted. The lots to the south <br /> that would be most impacted would be those directly south of the tennis court <br /> and adjacent to the hockey rink. He felt the location of tennis court and hockey <br /> rink could be changed to lessen the impact on the residences. Also, he felt the <br /> activities during the day would be less likely to affect the neighboring properties. <br /> Discussion followed regarding the location of the hockey and skating rinks and <br /> possible lighting. Mr. Hasek suggested locating a lighted hockey rink in the 80 <br /> acre city park to the south of the proposed project. Mr. Hasek felt that if the <br /> hockey rink were lighted, it would be a draw for people from other areas to use <br /> the rinks. A warming house and substantially more parking would then be needed <br /> and the complexion of the park would be changed from a neighborhood park to <br /> an area park. <br /> Chair Anderson expressed his that concern the hockey and open skating would <br /> have on the southern lots. Mr. Hasek suggested the Ciiy's Fianriing intern, Steve <br /> Wensman, view the site to see if a workable solution can be found. <br /> Further discussion followed on relocating the southern lots. Commissioner <br /> Anderson indicated he felt the usage of the park will be greatly limited by the 7 <br /> • residential lots on the south side of the park. Mr. Hasek discussed the possibility of <br /> relocating some of the southern lots to the west on the collector street. He <br />