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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Commissioner Reitsma indicated he was aware the school district was looking at <br />a parcel in Ramsey. <br /> <br />The Trott Brook Farms park and trail system was also discussed. This park is <br />considered a neighborhood park and will not serve as an area park. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kuester indicated that the important issue is how to develop parks <br />to meet the needs with no money available. Discussion followed regarding park <br />dedication fees and how the fees are disproportionate to the sharply rising land <br />values. <br /> <br />Council Member Thompson indicated he felt it was important that the city discuss <br />with the School District any plans to build a school on the east side. <br /> <br />A discussion followed regarding the Hillside 8th and 9th Additions. It was the <br />consensus of the group to take another look at the 9th Addition for possible park <br />land acquisition. <br /> <br />A portion of the Assembly of God Church property and the Burandt property was <br />discussed as a possibility for a park. <br /> <br />It was the consensus of the group that a large area free-standing park or a joint <br />park with the school district would be appropriate for the area east of Highway <br />169. <br /> <br />A trail along the new Tyler Street was discussed. A trail is proposed on the east <br />side and sidewalk on the west side up to County Road 13. Commissioner Reitsma <br />explained a problem with the County Road No. 12 and Tyler Street intersection, <br />due to the location of the gas substation. The possibility of for a trail on the south <br />side of County Road No. 12 was discussed. Commissioner Dana Anderson <br />suggested the city work with the property owner to acquire the necessary right of <br />way. <br /> <br />The pedestrian bridge connection was discussed further at this time. It was the <br />consensus of the Commissioners to recommend a sidewalk or trail going north <br />along Dodge A venue to 193rd and south along Dodge Avenue to Tyler Street. <br /> <br />4. Adiournment <br /> <br />There being no further business, Chair Huberty adjourned the meeting. <br /> <br />The meeting of the Elk River Park & Recreation Commission adjourned at 9: 1 0 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />[)~-~ <br /> <br />Debbie Huebner <br />Recording Secretary <br />