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Park & Recreation Minutes April 14, 1999 Page 5 . 1 a.b. Park Dedication Ordinance Amendment Steve Wensman reviewed a proposed amendment to the park dedication ordinance. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to review the ordinance amendment and be prepared to make a recommendation at the May 12, 1999, Park and Recreation Commission meeting. 1 a.c. OSPD District Park Dedication Steve Wens man reviewed language for the proposed open space development ordinance regarding park dedication requirements. Steve explained the option of basing the dedication on either the "yield plan" vs. the number of actual number of lots created with a density bonus. The Commissioners discussed the issue and they were in agreement the yield plan would provide more of an incentive to developers. COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED THAT THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND BASING PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT ORDINANCE ON THE YIELD PLAN, IN THE CASE WHERE THE OPEN SPACE REMAINS IN PRIVATE OWNERSHIP. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. 1a.d. Nord Property . Steve Wensman indicated that the Commission previously discussed a concept for the 76 acre Nord property located north of Meadowvale Park. The Commission indicated at that time their desire for 4 acres of park land to be dedicated, as well as a connecting trail to Meadowvale Park. Commissioner Westrum expressed concern that the northern area will only be used by the adjacent residents. Commissioner Dave Anderson indicated that the trail should be constructed at the same time the roads are constructed, in order to avoid surprising future home buyers. The Commissioners discussed enlarging the park to include the 3 lots shown to the west of the park where it meets the road right-of-way. The Commissioners were in agreement that the trail needs to be as far away from the residences as possible. Commissioner Dana Anderson suggested that the Commissioners visit the site in the near future in order to make a recommendation. Steve noted that a formal application has not yet been received for the plat. 1 a.e. Hillside 5th Park The Commissioners acknowledged the receipt of a letter and petition from the Hillside Estates residents regarding their desire for no development in the Hillside 5th Park. The Commissioners were in agreement that the park boundaries in Hillside 5th Park should be posted when the grading and seeding is done. .