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<br />Elk River City Council Minutes <br />April 30, 1990 <br /> <br />Page 7 <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />impression that the County was not willing to work with the City <br />because the City already has a park plan in place. Bill Sanders <br />indicated that discussions with Sherburne County should continue <br />regardless of the City's park plan and parklands. He indicated that <br />joint efforts by the City and County would be a benefit to the <br />residents. <br /> <br />Mr. Sanders discussed with the Council the proposed park system. He <br />indicated that they are looking at neighborhood parks as being larger <br />parks because they are trying to combine neighborhood parks with the <br />City's natural resources. He further indicated that the proposed trail <br />system should be a number one priority of the City. Discussion was <br />held regarding the fact that horse trails are needed in the City. Mr. <br />Sanders stated that snowmobile trails are proposed and motorized <br />vehicle trails have been investigated. He stated that they are <br />recommending that the trails within the heart of the City not be used <br />for motorized vehicles because of the damage created to the trails by <br />these vehicles. <br /> <br />The Council discussed the park map included in the manual. Discussion <br />was held regarding whether the river islands should be included as area <br />parks. Mr. Sanders indicated that these islands would be a good use <br />for City parks. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Councilmember Schuldt questioned how the City would acquire land for <br />future parks within the City. Mr. Sanders indicated that the City <br />would have to set priorities and purchase the land when it is available <br />and start negotiations in the near future. The City Council discussed <br />wi th the City Attorney the procedure for acquiring parklands. The <br />Council also discussed the mining lands within the City of Elk River <br />and what happens to the land after the mining operations are complete. <br /> <br />Discussion was held regarding Woodland Trails Park. Mr. Sanders <br />suggested the possibility of having a volunteer naturalist at the <br />park. Discussion was also held regarding Hillside Park and the <br />possibilities for the park. It was indicated that the park would not <br />be a good area for softball due to the hilly nature of the land. <br /> <br />Clete Lipetzky, Park and Recreation Commissioner, indicated that the <br />City and the School District should work cooperatively in determining <br />park sites. He indicated that the City should take into consideration <br />future school sites. <br /> <br />Mayor Tralle indicated that a public hearing would be held to adopt the <br />plan due to the fact that it would be a change to the City's <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />Mayor Tralle thanked Bill Sanders for the work done on the plan. <br /> <br />Mayor Tralle left at 9:30 p.m. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />7.2 Consider Use of 1990 Park Dedication Fund <br />