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<br />Park & Recreation Commission Minutes <br />June 10, 1998 <br /> <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Concept C <br />- Leave island as conservation park for birds and small animals <br /> <br />Discussion followed regarding costs of installing a bridge, and maintenance and <br />patrolling issues. The consensus of the Commissioners was to basically leave the <br />island as is, and possibly add a picnic table and fire ring. It was suggested the <br />Boy Scouts may be willing to keep the island clean if they were allowed to use <br />the site for camping outings. <br /> <br />2nd street and Evans Park - Steve Wensman indicated the park consists of a 85' x <br />150' lot which is flat near the street and slopes up towards the back of the lot to <br />another flat area. The site is in the middle of the neighborhood with a house on <br />either side and behind and is primarily covered with Chinese Elm and Box Elder <br />trees. He explained that a neighborhood boy submitted a drawing for this site, <br />requesting trees, a swing set, ice rink, and a sledding hill. <br /> <br />Concept <br />- Skating rink located near the street and up to the property line <br />- Sliding hill made by clearing existing weed trees except a few on the outer <br />edges <br />- Swing set located at top of the hill <br />- Overstory trees on the boulevard and ornamental trees and shrubs within the <br />park. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />It was the consensus of the Commissioners to apprqve the concept as <br />presented, noting that inclusion of a swing set would be discussed during the <br />prioritization of park amenities for all parks. It was additionally noted that skating <br />rinks in these type of parks are very difficult to maintain, but this may be <br />something the neighborhood would want to undertake. <br /> <br />RiverDlace Park - Riverplace Park is a 2 acre park in the Riverplace development <br />located north of Highway 10 and west of the Sherburne County Government <br />Center. The park is rectangular and flat and can be accessed by 186th Lane or <br />Pascal Street. If adjacent property to the east develops at some point in the <br />future, there will be an opportunity to enlarge the park, making a connection to <br />the Elk River. <br /> <br />Concept A <br />- Includes a children's play structure, basketball or volleyball court, and 6' <br />paved path with benches. <br /> <br />ConceptB <br />- Open ballfield and children's play structure with benches <br />- Landscaping to screen adjacent homes, provide shade, define the edge of <br />the park areas and keep children out of the retention pond <br /> <br />ConceptC <br />- Open ballfield and basketball or volleyball court <br />- Children's play structure not included <br /> <br />e <br />