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Park & Recreation Minutes April 8. 1998 Page 4 e 8.5 acres (6.6 acres of upland) to 13.2 acres (9.8 acres upland). A park linkage of 3.9 acres has been included along Trott Brook, as well as a potential 3.5 acre passive area to the north along the creek. The total dedicated park area will be approximately 20.6 acres. Mr. Hasek indicated the park area will serve as a focal point at the southern entrance into the project. Mr. Hasek explained the layout of the park and the location of the proposed trails and trail connections. The revised park plan shows the proposed locations for the playfields, hockey rink, skating rink, tennis/basketball court, an additional playfield to the west and a picnic shelter. He noted picnic tables could be included in the wooded area. Mr. Hasek described the proposed landscaped entrances. Commissioner Olson expressed his concern that the wetlands will increase in size. Mr. Hasek explained a drainage system will be in place to properly route the runoff and explained how the topography creates a natural separation area. Mr. Hasek explained a 50' corridor is shown along Trott Brook, but he felt this corridor would need to be tied into a future project to the north. The Commissioners felt since the trail would be subject to flooding, the construction material would be something other than bituminous (Le., wood chip, ag lime, etc.) Discussion followed regarding proposed locations of trails and sidewalks. e Chair Anderson expressed his concern that the impact of the park on the adjacent homes to the north and south of the park. Mr. Hasek felt the impact on the homes to the north would be the trail between the lots which will be no less than 50 feet. The distance from the back of the building pads to the ballfields is 250 - 300 feet and did not feel the lots would be impacted. The lots to the south that would be most impacted would be those directly south of the tennis court and adjacent to the hockey rink. He felt the location of tennis court and hockey rink could be changed to lessen the impact on the residences. Also, he felt the activities during the day would be less likely to affect the neighboring properties. Discussion followed regarding the location of the hockey and skating rinks and possible lighting. Mr. Hasek suggested locating a lighted hockey rink in the 80 acre city park to the south of the proposed project. Mr. Hasek felt that if the hockey rink were lighted. it would be a draw for people from other areas to use the rinks. A warming house and substantially more parking would then be needed and the complexion of the park would be changed from a neighborhood park to an area park. Chair Anderson expressed his that concern the hockey and open skating would have on the southern lots. Mr. Hasek suggested the City's Planning Intern, Steve Wensman. view the site to see if a workable solution can be found. e Further discussion followed on relocating the southern lots. Commissioner Anderson indicated he felt the usage of the park will be greatly limited by the 7 residential lots on the south side of the park. Mr. Hasek discussed the possibility of relocating some of the southern lots to the west on the collector street. He