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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes December 9. 1998 Page 3 e job. -Trail will be repaved and "crook" will be taken out -The culvert on the east leg to the low ground is in -Artist rendition of completed complex is being done by Chris Leisberg and should be available for the Jcnuary Park & Recreation Commission meeting. -Participation/needs should be discussed 8.c. County Road 12 Improvements Update - Phil Hals Phil Hals indicated that Sherburne County's plans for improving County Road No. 12 show a 4 foot drop cut at the location of the resident's driveway adjacent to Hillside Park. He explained that it will not be possible for the resident to maintain his driveway, considering the steep slope that already exists. The property owner has requested the city to grant an easement, or a lot line adjustment of park land for driveway access to his property. Phil indicated that the city's legal counsel suggested an easement, rather than giving up a portion of the park property. He noted that an additional 1 7 feet of the park frontage will be required from the city for the 100 ft. county road right-of-way. 9. Hillside 5th Park Concept e Phil Hals reviewed his memo to the Park & Recreation Commissioners regarding the Hillside 5th Park. A copy of a letter to be sent to the Hillside residents was distributed. Commissioner Kuester indicated he did not wish to reconsider the recommendation on this park and felt it was more appropriate to look at the entire Hillside development to assess the park needs. He suggested the Commissioners meet with staff at a special meeting in January to discuss this issue. Chair Anderson suggested that at some point, the developer should be asked to meet with staff and a representation of the Hillside residents to discuss park needs. COMMISSIONER HUBERTY MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 20TH OR 27TH, 1999, TO DISCUSS PARK NEEDS FOR THE AREA EAST OF HIGHWAY 169, AND TO CONSIDER POSSIBLE LOCATIONS FOR AN AREA WIDE PARK WITH THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED AREA: BOUNDED BY COUNTY ROAD 33 ON THE NORTH, TYLER STREET ON THE EAST, HIGHWAY 169 ON THE WEST, AND COUNTY ROAD 12 ON THE SOUTH. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. It was the consensus of the Commissions to send the letter drafted by staff to all residents of the Hillside Additions. 10. Update on 11/24/98 Plannina Commission Meetina - Commissioner Olson e Commissioner Olson provided an update on action taken by the Planning Commission at their November 24, 1998, meeting. The Commissioners discussed the Elk River Business Park plat submitted by Amcon. Commissioner Olson indicated the location of sidewalk and trail connections recommended by the