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Special City Council Meeting April 10, 1995 Page 5 e The Park and Recreation Commission indicated to the council that there is a great need to acquire or develop land for youth activities. Councilmember Holmgren suggested the possibility of the city purchasing land adjacent to school district land so that the city and school district could jointly share in the use of the land. The need for soccer fields was discussed in detail. Councilmember Scheel indicated that she was not in favor of the city acquiring land as it would be taken off the tax rolls. Council member Scheel stated that the need for athletic facilities should be paid for by the school district and that there should be a more equitable way to pay for the pork system. Mayor Duitsman questioned whether the Park and Recreation Commission had plans for the trail system downtown. Dave Anderson indicated that from a recreation standpoint. Woodland Trails Park is priority. Council member Holmgren left at this time (9:37 p.m.) 7.3. Land Use Versus Zoning for Caoturing Park Dedication Fees e Dana Anderson highlighted the importance that the Park and Recreation Commission places on the possibility of collecting park dedication fees from commercial land in the Business Park. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Park and Recreation Commission review this issue and send its recommendation to the Planning Commission for review. 7.4. Trail Issues Dana Anderson indicated that the Park and Recreation Commission is studying the issue of sidewalks versus trails in the Master Park Plan. It was the consensus of the council to discuss this issue in more detail at a future meeting. 7.5. Temoorary Soccer Fields Near City Hall Clair Olson indicated that there is a shortage of space for junior soccer fields. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of using some of the City Hall property for temporary soccer fields. Clair Olson stated that the soccer coaches are looking for land to be used for junior soccer fields for a one year time period. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the council to have the Park and Recreation Commission hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss the possibility of having two youth soccer fields on City Hall property for a one year period. 7.6. Overhead Power Lines Near City Parks e Dave Anderson indicated that the Park and Recreation Commission has a concern with the number of overhead power lines in the city's p:lrks. He indicated that the concerns revolve around safety and visual pollution. Phil Hals indicated that the city should suggest that the Utilities Commission consider providing more underground power lines.