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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes June 9, 1999 Page 5 . Commissioner Peterson questioned how much traffic would be using the service road. Michele indicated that there would be deliveries, summer help and vendors using the road. Commissioner Dave Anderson indicated that the Commission must also consider the impact of the service road on the pedestrian traffic to the park, and the fact that club will be retrieving balls on park property across the roadway. Michele McPherson explained that staff felt the compromise discussed with the Country Club representatives would allow them to accomplish their goals and also remain sensitive to the park. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER THE ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB'S PROPOSAL TO EXCHANGE 2.82 ACRES OF THEIR PROPERTY FOR 1.2 ACRES OF CITY PARK LAND, IN ORDER TO EXPAND THEIR FACILITY AND CONSTRUCT A MAINTENANCE BUILDING. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER AN EASEMENT EXCHANGE WITH THE COUNTRY CLUB WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE COUNTRY CLUB TO USE THE PARK ENTRANCE TO ACCESS THEIR PROPOSED MAINTENANCE FACILITY, IN EXCHANGE FOR ALLOWING CROSS COUNTRY SKIERS TO CONTINUE TO SKI ON A PORTION OF COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY, TO BE DEFINED BY LEGAL DESCRIPTION. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. . COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED TO ACCEPT THE ROAD CONCEPT FOR ACCESS TO THE MAINTENANCE BUILDING AS PROPOSED BY STAFF, CONTINGENT UPON FIELD VERIFICATION. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Michele requested that the County Club stake out the corners of the proposed building prior to their site inspection. c. Trott Brook Farms Steve Wensman explained that the developer of Trott Brook Farms will be presenting 4 phases to the City Council on June 21, 1999, for final plat approval. He explained that the City Council authorized by resolution a $900 per dwelling unit park dedication for the Trott Brook Farms development. Steve stated that the developer intends to pay all the park dedication for all phases (600 units) at this time by providing 8.5 acres of upland property and approximately 6 acres of trail corridor along Trott Brook(1.65 acres upland), and the remainder to be paid in cash, and the city will be responsible for the installation of the park improvements. Homer Tompkins of Contractor Property Developer'S Company, and Don Patten of D.R. Horton, were present. . Discussion followed regarding the park dedication proposal. Michele McPherson reviewed the City Administrator's memo with the Commissioners. She explained that the city is proposing to complete the park improvements in order to meet ADA requirements and address liability concerns.