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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes September 9. 1998 Page 2 e 7.a. Neiahborhood Meetina to Discuss Meadow Park - 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Steve Wensman reviewed the concept plan endorsed by the Park & Recreation Commission for Meadow Park which is located on 2nd Street. east of Evans Avenue. The plan includes a sliding hill, swing set, area for skating, planting of overstory trees on the boulevard, and ornamental trees and shrubs within the park. The residents to the south of the park expressed concern that the play structure would be too close to their home and asked if the property line could be fenced. They also expressed concern that the trees be saved. Steve indicated that tight hedging has been proposed as a natural buffer. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that if the play area became heavily used and created a problem, fencing could be considered. The residents in attendance expressed their support for the concept. Chair Anderson noted that there are no funds to develop the park at this time. 7.b. Hillside Estates 8th and 9th Addition Park Dedication e Steve Wensman indicated that he and Scott Harlicker met with Rick Foster regarding the park dedication requirements recommended by the Commission for Hillside Estates 8th and 9th Additions. He stated that Mr. Foster's revised plans for Hillside 9th have included the recommendations, but he was not able to incorporate a flat, 4-5 acre park site in the Hillside 8th plans requested by the Commission. Rick Foster, developer, indicated that when he purchased the property 7 years ago, the Master Park Plan did not identify any large parks for this area. When the plan was updated, there were no changes for the area. A year ago when he began moving forward with his plans, Steve Ach asked him to meet with the Park & Rec Commission, which he did. At that time, the Commission recommended a park area the size of 1-2 lots, a trail corridor to go through the NSP power line, extending to the north side of Menards and over to the south side of 197th and tie into the sidewalk. At that time, he stated he would provide whatever easements were needed to weave the trail through the trees so it would not be necessary to cut down any trees. Mr. Foster stated that it is not possible to meet Commission's recent request for a 4-5 acre flat piece of property for park adjacent to the powerline and a road because the property is densely wooded and hilly. Mr. Foster explained it would cost approximately $250,000 to cut down trees and level out a 4-5 acre park area. He reviewed the trail corridors, connections and areas where the ponds would impact the trail routes. Commissioner Huberty questioned whether or not the ponds would freeze over in the winter for skating. Mr. Foster stated that they would, but he felt the pond south of Menards parking lot would be better for skating. He noted that if it were used for skating, it should be included under the city's insurance liability. e The Park & Recreation Commissioners concurred that size of the recommended open space area is needed to serve the density of the Hillside Estates area. Chair Anderson reviewed the recommendations of the Commission for the 8th addition.