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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes October 13, 1999 Page 3 . Commissioner Peterson argued that even if the City required public access, the homeowners who would purchase the lots in the proposed development would be very possessive of the open space and want to keep it private. He advocated no concrete sidewalk around the park. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER REITSMA TO ACCEPT 12.06 ACRES OF WOODED OPEN SPACE AND REQUIRE THE DEVELOPER TO CONSTRUCT A BITUMINOUS TRAIL ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE LOOP ROAD WITH A TRAIL TO COUNTY ROAD NO.1 IN AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC ACCESS. THE MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. 5.A.3. Park Fees for Lafayette Woods 4th Addition Steve Wensman reviewed the staff report and the history of Lafayette Woods. The Commission discussed the quality of the 30 acres that were donated by the developer. Commissioner Kuester asked for clarification regarding the time lines for preliminary and final plats. Chair Huberty stated that Phase 3 was completed in 1998. . Commissioner Peterson stated that the 30 acres previously dedicated by the developer does not fit or comply with the standards that have been established by the Commission, due to the severe slopes and the amount of wetlands on the property. He stated in his opinion, the site was unusable for recreational purposes. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PETERSON, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT, DUE TO THE CONDITION OF THE LAND PREVIOUSLY DONATED BY THE DEVELOPER, THE DEVELOPER BE REQUIRED TO PAY A PARK DEDICATION FEE OF $1,300 PER LOT. THE MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. 5.AA. Update on the Pedestrian Bridqe Phil Hals provided an update regarding the pedestrian bridge construction over Highway 169 and stated that a request has been made to name the bridge after John Twaddle, the child that was killed crossing Highway 169 and Highway 169. Commissioner Peterson brought up other public facilities that were installed after other similar tragedies, such as the stop light at 197th. Commissioner Reitsma stated that he was opposed to naming public facilities in honor of residents. He stated that parks are not named after residents and he felt that the requests would not end. Phil Hals stated that there may be some issues with federal and state funding and perhaps a memorial near the bridge would be more appropriate. The Commission agreed that naming the bridge would be inappropriate but that a memorial near either or both of the ends of the bridge would be very considerate. .