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Park&Recreation Commission Minutes <br /> July 8, 1998 <br /> Page 4 <br /> Commissioner Anderson noted that an Eagle Scout was present in the audience <br /> who was interested in developing the mountain bike trails as a merit project. <br /> Discussion followed regarding leasing and insurance liability. It was the consensus <br /> of the Commissioners that the BMX group should proceed with establishing their <br /> non-profit status, provide more formalized plans for the site and work with city <br /> staff to resolve the issue of liability. <br /> COMMISSIONER WESTRUM MOVED TO APPROVE CONCEPT B WITH REVISIONS TO <br /> INCORPORATE THE BMX SITE MODIFICATIONS AS PROPOSED. COMMISSIONER <br /> OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. <br /> 7.b.2. Lafayette Woods <br /> Steve Wensman, Planner, described La a - - ••••• • - =---- • <br /> acre site with extreme elevation changes, consisting of both high ground and <br /> wet swampy ground. Steve reviewed the amenities and the restrictions for <br /> development of the site. The following options were proposed: <br /> Concept A <br /> -Gravel or wood chip path connecting the east and west halves to trail, to outlot <br /> on 195th with a switch-back <br /> -Walking, nature watching, skiing <br /> -Play structure shown would require tree removal and located 600 feet from street <br /> • ConceptB <br /> -Same as Concept A,without play structure <br /> Concept C <br /> -Left as is for conservational purposes <br /> -May require seasonal maintenance to remove unwanted trees and weed <br /> species <br /> CHAIR ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE CONCEPT B AS PROPOSED BY STAFF FOR <br /> DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAFAYETTE WOODS PARK. COMMISSIONER KUESTER <br /> SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. <br /> 7.b.3. Mississippi Oaks 5th Addition <br /> Steve Wensman reviewed the concept for the Mississippi Oaks 5th Addition Park: <br /> - <br /> -Main focus on river <br /> -Gravel path looping around site with spur to Riverview Drive <br /> -Small identification sign at street with flowering shrubs - <br /> -Mowing of weedy grass and planting of shade grass around looped trail <br /> -Removable benches at river bank and picnic tables where there is some sun <br /> COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT PROPOSED BY STAFF <br /> FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI OAKS 5TH ADDITION PARK. <br /> COMMISSIONER PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. <br /> • <br />