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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 10, 1999 Page 4 - THAT THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 1. THAT CREDIT BE GIVEN FOR THE PORTIONS OF OUTLOTS D AND E THAT ARE NOT WETLANDS. 2. THAT THE CITY ACQUIRE OUTLOT F AND CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN TOWARD PARK DEDICATION FOR THE PORTION OF OUTLOT F THAT IS NOT UNDER WATER. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED THAT THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY INITIATE AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SPECIFICALLY STATE THAT ONLY DRY, USABLE PARK LAND WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PARK DEDICATION, AND THAT NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN TOWARD PARK DEDICATION FOR DELlNATED WETLANDS AND/OR DRAINAGE PONDS. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Commissioner Dana Anderson stated he felt it was important to amend the ordinance. Chair Huberty asked for clarification on payment of park dedication fees for Trott Brook Farms. Steve indicated that the park dedication fees will be paid at the current rate at the time of final plat for each of the phases. Credit will be given for the park improvements toward future phases. The plans and costs will be reviewed by the Commission before any development begins. Marly Glines, 518 3rd Street, suggested that the money could be escrowed from the developer based on estimates or bids, and the funds could be returned to the developer when the improvements are completed. The Commissioners expressed their support for the idea of escrowing the money for the park improvements. 7.b. Island View Fifth Addition Park Dedication Staff report by Steve Wensman. Marly Glines of Dynamics Design and Land Company is requesting preliminary plat to subdivide approximately 11.58 acres in 7 lots between 1 and 3 acres in size. The property is located at the end of the cul-de-sac of Island View Drive. Steve explained that the site lies in Park Service Area 7 and that there are no existing parks or recreation area in this area, and the Master Park Plan does identify a need for a neighborhood park. He noted the Commission may wish to consider the need for pedestrian connections between 189th Avenue and Island View Drive. Staff will be requesting an outlot for a possible road connection to the north. Marly Glines, developer for the project, indicated that city staff has expressed concern that Island View Drive should be connected to the north at some point in the future. He indicated that they are not proposing the connection, but indicated they would be willing to provide an outlot so that it would be possible to connect the road someday.