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Park&Recreation Minutes April 8, 1998 Poge 5 explained that if the hockey rink is located as far as possible from the home, the access will be more difficult to maintain in the winter. Chair Anderson indicated the Commissioners have expressed their concern for the need to reduce the number of lots to the south. He questioned whether 9.8 acres of usable park area is adequate for the potential 618 families that will be living in this project. Commissioner Anderson felt the size was adequate, but the issue is the 7 lots to the south. Mr. Hasek suggested the hockey and skating rinks be taken out of the plan,since this type of use seems to cause the greatest concern for impacting the neighbors. He felt the other uses are summer uses and will have less impact. Chair Anderson indicated he felt the hockey rink needs to be considered. Mr. Hasek noted the parking and lighting then needs to be addressed. The Commission expressed their support for the trail concept along Trott Brook. Discussion followed regarding the trail along the main collector street connecting County Road No. 12 and 13. The Commissioners did not feel a sidewalk would be needed as well. Chair Anderson suggested a sidewalk be considered along the road to the east which dead ends at the park connecting to Trott Brook to the new park. Area Recreation Update- Jeff Asfahl Jeff Asfahl, Director of Community Recreation, provided an update on - • following issues: 1) Id development network eting; 2) July as Park and Recreation Month; 3 RPA "Youth Initiatives/E' chment" legislative update; 4) Youth athletic comple 5) Youth Initiative up. •tes. Discussion followed rega sing the possibili of developing the 80 acre Hillside Park for mountain biking, • d a BMX trac Jeff Asfahl suggested the Commissioners visit the BM 'te in St. Mi ael which is run by volunteers of a BMX association. 9. Bond Referendum Discussion Due to Commissioner Kuester's ab° ce, there was no discussion on this issue. 10. Craft Festival Request The Commissioners expresses o objects, to a request by John Huard of St. Cloud to hold an arts and Aft show in • ity park. The Commissioners reco ended the City •'uncil consider requiring a larger deposit for community = ents, to ensure the re onsibie organization deans up the area. Commission Anderson noted that m y hours are spent cleaning up City property after th Sherburne County Fair par. ,e and questioned if they are required to make a ,eposit. 12. Staff Updates • Terry Bye, Parks Foreman, noted the following staff updates: