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Park&Recreation Commission Minutes July 8, 1998 Page 3 northern area without going on his property. ••mmissioner Anderson explained that the park property would need to be su -yed and wetlands would be delineated befo - the location of the trail stem could be laid out. Commissioner Olso, arrived at this tim- 7:40 p.m.) A resident questioned hen the pa' will be approved and also,when it is proposed to be develo•-d. Chai Anderson explained that the concept of this park has been endorsed • the ' ommission and that development would depend on available fundi -eds and the priority of this park compared to other parks. He added that cept plans for each of the city parks are being reviewed and no improvem, for this park are being included in the planned upcoming park referendu A resident asked if this p. was pl. ,ned to serve the Hillside Estates area and whether or not a playgr' and would • - included. She also questioned whether a larger playground like e one in Otse•• is being planned for Elk River. Steve Wensman indicated at Hillside Estates s 'II have their own park and a playground is not being planned to be incl :-d in the Deerfield 2nd park. Steve indicated a playground structure is being planned for the Hillside Estates park but not on the scale of the Otsego Park. He indicated there may be a need for a larger scale play structure in a more centralized location in the city at some point •. ill - 7.b.1. Hillside Park • Steve Wensman, Planner, indicated that he visited Hillside Park with Mike Niziolek to determine how the site could be used for mountain biking. Steve then reviewed the following proposals for the Hillside Park: Option A -Demonstrates development of the park as a bike park -Center dump site utilized as an open green area with picnic shelter and parking -20' wide improved entrance road to minimize tree removal,walls and grading -12' bituminous trail adjacent to entrance drive, winding in and out of woods to parking lot and southern power line corridor (trail connector for County Road 13 and Kliever's Marsh) -Unimproved mountain bike trail which utilizes existing trails, ridges and slopes Option B -Bike park including mountain bike trails -BMX biking located in center dump site -Quantity and location of parking for BMX and mountain biking to be established -12' bike trail connecting County Road 12 to the power line corridor. Members of the Commission expressed their support for the bike park concept. They felt that in addition to the fenced BMX track, it was important to provide an area for BMX type biking that would be accessible to the public at any time. Commissioner Kuester expressed concern that the park not be limited to biking only and that the city maintain control of the park. •