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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes January 12, 2000 Page 2 . b. 1/25/00 Plannina Commission Meetinq Commissioner Westrum is scheduled to attend the January 25, 2000, Planning Commission meeting. This will be confirmed and Chair Huberty will be notified if a conflict arises. 5.A. Open Mike - Request by Jerry Palmer Jerry Palmer, 13835 Island View Drive, was present to request the placement of a Korean War Memorial at Lions Park, in memory of his classmate, Ray Schwartz. He described the proposed memorial and quote to be inscribed. Mr. Palmer noted that he would like to have the memorial in place for his 50th class reunion this summer. Mr. Palmer suggested that the memorial be located near the existing flagpole. He stated that he has contacted the American Legion, the Lions and the family of Mr. Schwartz and they are all supportive of the memorial. Commissioner Dave Anderson asked if the memorial would also recognize other Elk River graduates who were killed in the Korean War. Mr. Palmer stated that he was not aware of any others from Elk River who were killed in the Korean War. Commissioner Anderson asked if he had a sketch of the proposed memorial. Mr. Palmer stated that he did not have one available at this time. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to have Steve Wensman work with Mr. Palmer on the design and location of the memorial and to present a concept at a future meeting. . 6.A. Presentation of Deed to Trott Brook Farms Park bv D.R. Horton Don Patten of D.R. Horton was in attendance to formally present the deed to the for Outlot G, the city park in Trott Brook Farms. Mr. Patten noted that in addition to the park land, approximately $300,000 in park dedication fees has been paid to the city for park improvements. 6.B. Country Crossinas Park - Neighborhood Meeting Steve Wensman reviewed the concept plan for Country Crossings 1 st Addition Park. He explained that some trees would need to be removed in order to preserve the large oak trees. A low maintenance understory would be created consisting of prairie grasses and native plantings, so that only a portion of the park would require mowing. Some screening with understory trees would be provided for the residences to the south. A wood chip path is proposed to meander through the park, keeping the area as natural as possible. Also in the concept design is a sunken resting/garden area surrounded by stones and trees intended to serve as a memorial to a fallen city employee. The space will include a plaque. Chair Huberty opened the meeting for public comment. Steve Wensman noted the following comments were received by telephone: . Todd Engstrom, 13349 182nd Lane, supported screening to preserve privacy of residents, is opposed to the pathway, and felt development of the park was