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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes June 9. 1999 Page 6 . COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO ENDORSE THE PARK DEDICATION PROPOSAL AS DESCRIBED IN THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MEMO TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION DATED JUNE 4, 1999, FOR TROTT BROOK FARMS ADDITIONS 1 - 4, AS FOLLOWS: 1. 11.2 ACRES OF LAND (8.5 ACRES OF UPLAND) FOR PARK PURPOSES 2. 6 ACRES OF TRAIL CORRIDOR (1.65 ACRES OF UPLAND) 3. REMAINDER PAID IN CASH AT $900 PER DWELLING UNIT RATE 4. CITY WILL INSTALL ALL PARK IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSIONER REITSMA SECONDED THE MOTION. Discussion followed regarding the Commission's interest in Outlot F of the preliminary plat. Further discussion followed regarding the removal of quality soils and disposal of clay on proposed park land. Commissioner Dave Anderson cited problems in other cities where good soils were removed and replaced with clay, such as backstops falling over, uneven playing fields, etc. The Commissioners expressed their concern that this type of activity is occurring and how to prevent it from happening in the future. . Michele McPherson indicated that staff will follow-up on this issue with the City Engineer. She suggested that the Commissioners consider recommending language in the proposed park dedication ordinance amendment to address "borrow-and-fill" activities on proposed park land in new developments. Homer Thompkins stated that he has no desire to have a park with unstable soils and he will check with the engineers on the project, also. Phil Hals indicated that the exchange of soils is not unheard of, and that some types of soil corrections may serve very well as a park, but not as a lot for home construction. Commissioner Kuester requested that Chair Huberty call the question. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-2. Commissioners Peterson and Dave Anderson opposed. COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PARK DEDICATION PROPOSAL, WITH THE PROVISION THAT THE DEVELOPER LEAVE THE PARK AREA IN SUITABLE CONDITION FOR THE INTENDED USES. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Commissioner Reitsma left the meeting at this time (9:35 p.m.) Further discussion followed regarding grading of the park and borrowing soils for public streets. It was the understanding of the Commissioners that the grading costs of $15,500 listed on the cost estimate are not included and will be borne by the developer. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. .