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Joint City Council/Park and Recreation Commission Minutes April 26, 1999 Page 6 e c. CitY/School District Partnership Mayor Klinzing indicated that the District #728 School Board is considering a piece of property in east Elk River for the possible location of a school. She explained that the board has expressed an interest in a joint partnership for park land with the City of Elk River, similar to what was done in Rogers. She noted that the school district is also looking at property in Burns Township. Mayor Klinzing stated that no further information is available at this time and the Council and Commission will be informed of any further development. 6.3. BMX Park Commissioner Reitsma discussed the proposal for a BMX facility. He reviewed the Commission's concerns with the Hillside Park site including water, parking and electric service. He felt that the Elk River Youth Athletic Complex site may be a more desirable option, since these services are already available. Discussion followed regarding the Hillside site versus the youth fields site. Chair Huberty indicated that the Park and Recreation Commission will be making a recommendation at their May meeting, following a presentation by the BMX group. 6.4. Hillside 5th Park e Commissioner Dana Anderson explained the history of the Hillside 5th Addition park concept. Discussion followed regarding the concerns of the neighbors, the need for park land in this area, and if it was appropriate to change the park concept plan at this time. The issue was unresolved. Further discussion of this item will coincide with development of the Hillside Estates 8th Addition, which has been postponed indefinitely. The Council and Commissioners were in agreement it would be desirable to purchase a parcel of property east of the Hillside Estates area for park land, if such a parcel became available and the cost was reasonable. 6.5. Open Space Development/Tree Preservation Commissioner Dave Anderson expressed the Park and Recreation Commission's support for the proposed open space subdivision ordinance. He also spoke regarding the Commission's desire for work to begin on a tree preservation ordinance. 6.6. Consider Recommendation on Use of Park Dedication Fees and Eauipment Reserves COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF $57,600 FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A GRASS SEEDER USING EQUIPMENT RESERVES. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.