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Park&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 June 10, 1998 • 7.a. Neighborhood Meeting to Discuss Meadowvale Park- 7:15- 7:45 p.m. Planner Steve Wensman reviewed the park development concept for Meadowvale Park which was endorsed by the Park & Recreation Commission at their May 13 meeting. Steve explained the proposed amenities as well as the location of trails, floating dock bridges, and parking areas. A neighboring resident suggested including a trail for horseback riding. Staff and the Commissioners were in agreement that there is not adequate space for horse trails within this park. Discussion followed regarding snowmobiles and 4-wheelers using the park. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to place signage in prominent areas to warn violators that no motorized vehicles are allowed in the park. Residents in attendance expressed favorable comments regarding the park concept. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT FOR THE MEADOWVALE PARK AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.b. Park of the Month Discussion Planner Steve Wensman reviewed the following park concepts: • Gagne Park-Gagne Park is a 48.27 acre parcel with two level open field areas. Steve reviewed access to the park and use of the park property by neighboring residents for access to their homes. Steve explained that since most of the site is in the flood plain, permanent structures are not allowed and temporary structures would have to be removed in times of flooding. The open field areas in the floodplain are well suited for soccer or baseball fields. A picnic/restroom facility, concessions, rental facility and children's playground would be suitable in the northern open field area above the floodplain. Commissioner Olson arrived at this time (7:55 p.m.) Concept A - Includes acquiring properties to the east and south to provide additional river access, as well as a southern vehicle access and parking lot, across the river utilizing an old bridge structure for pedestrians -Main access at the end of Waco with cul-de-sac for parking and canoe launching area. - North open space includes ballfields, picnic facility, restrooms, parking and paved looping trail -Southern space contains prairie for walking, picnic facility and paved trail from north to south - Prairie open space with walking trails, benches, rest/picnic area for canoeists, trail to east and looping through the woods and along Elk River - Possibility to serve as upstream boat/canoe launching site with rental services, • concessions, and stream side picnicking. - Possibility to include Harris Island Park as picnicking/camping location.