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.--(_/ `\ ITEM 6 .8 . <br /> \1,4 - <br /> Memorandum <br /> y of k <br /> / <br /> ittlRiver TO: PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> FROM: STEPHEN ROHLF <br /> DATE: MAY 25, 1999 5 1 <br /> SUBJECT: CONSIDER ACQUISITION OF PARK <br /> LAND ADJACENT TO THE <br /> MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN <br /> SECTIONS 10 & 11,T32N, R26W <br /> Staff has been directed by the Elk River City Council to have the Planning Commission <br /> and the Park and Recreation Commission consider the acquisition of two parcels of land <br /> adjacent to the Mississippi River for park and trail purposes. The property identification <br /> numbers of the two parcels are 75-010-4100 and 75-011-2300. The two parcels <br /> combined are 8 acres in size. <br /> A map and aerial photo of the parcels are attached to this memo. The area outlined on the <br /> photo has had the trees removed recently,but staff still feels this naturally significant and <br /> sensitive property will still meet numerous park needs identified in the City of Elk <br /> IIIRiver's Master Park Plan. Also attached is a resolution of the Elk River City Council <br /> authorizing eminent domain procedures on this property. That resolution details the <br /> public purpose of acquiring the property. <br /> Staff's rationale for recommending acquisition of these parcels are based on the <br /> following references to the city's Master Park Plan: <br /> • Goal 1 -page 5 -maintain open space <br /> • Goal 2 -page 6 -maintain a trail system(link in proposed river walk) and provide <br /> active and passive recreational opportunities <br /> • Goal 3 -page 6 - Develop,preserve, and protect environmental resources such as <br /> shoreline and to restrict alteration of natural contours and soils and restrict removal of <br /> natural vegetation <br /> • Goal 4-page 6 - Reserve through purchase, easement, or dedication public access to <br /> waterways <br /> • Area Wide Park-page 88 -the parcels in question fit the purpose of an Area Wide <br /> Park, which is an area of natural or ornamental quality for nature oriented outdoor <br /> recreation such as picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, camping,and trail use <br /> • Park Service Area 28 -page 106 -the Park Service Area these parcels are located in <br /> (PSA 28)calls for a trail along the river with significant associated green space <br /> • Proposed Park Plan-page 110 - calls for an Area Wide Park in the southeast portion <br /> • of the city along the Mississippi River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O.Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425 <br />