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Memo to Planning Commission/GP 99-7 July 13, 1999 Page 2 • the City Railroad Trail and Top of the World Park for 1.2 acres of park land adjacent to Elk Lake Road and the old Nord House. The land desired by the Country Club is of little use to the Park except to provide a better sense of entry into the park and to provide a buffer from the golf course. The Country Club land to be exchanged is of little use to the Country Club, but will allow for greater access into the Top of the World Park from the City Trail. The Elk River Country Club also proposes to exchange a 62.22 acre easement over Country Club property to accommodate the existing ski trails for a .86 acre easement over park property to accommodate the existing driving range and access drive to the new maintenance building. When the city began developing Woodland Trails Park, the golf course had been utilizing a portion of the park land for a driving range. This use of park property was allowed to continue as it had little effect on the park use and the golf course has been a cooperative neighbor allowing the use of golf course land for park use (ski trails, etc.). The easement exchange will legitimize the existing uses of the park and golf course by both property owners. Master Park and Recreation Plan Several issues were considered when reviewing this proposal including the • potential East/West Collector Roadway, the concept plan for Woodland Trails Park, the Master Park and Recreation Plan and the sensitivity of the proposal to the natural amenities of the park. The land and easement exchange will have little potential impact on the City Park whether or not the East/West Collector is built in the future. The Collector would cross entirely on City Park property and would impact the park whether or not the land and easement exchanges occur. The proposed easement exchange would not likely impact the park since the city retains ownership and control of the area for screening. The easement document should be written to limit the use for driving range and access drive purposes. The easement document will also define the liability for accidents and injuries within the easement area. Park and Recreation Commission Action On June 9, 1999, the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the exchange and recommended: THE EXCHANGE OF 2.82 ACRES OF COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY FOR 1.2 ACRES OF CITY PARK LAND,IN ORDER TO EXPAND THE GOLF FACILITY AND CONSTRUCT A • MAINTENANCE BUILDING. \\e l kriver\sys\shrdoc\p I anning\stevewen\pcmmo\gp99-7.doc