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<br />Park & Recreation Commission Minutes <br />February 9.2000 <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />The Commissioners expressed their support for the project and agreed that final <br />details could be worked out with staff. <br /> <br />COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT FOR THE MEMORIAL <br />DESIGN PROPOSED BY JERRY PALMER FOR LIONS PARK. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM <br />SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. <br /> <br />9.C.2. Trott Brook Farms Park <br /> <br />Steve Wensman explained that the city has agreed to spend $163,598 of park <br />dedication money for park development in the first phase of Trott Brook Farms. <br />Steve reviewed the amenities and cost estimates proposed for the park. Mr. <br />Wensman noted that the shelter could be done later when design standards for <br />park shelters have been established. <br /> <br />Commissioner Reitsma stated that he would like more information regarding <br />dimensions of the fields and hockey rink. <br /> <br />COMMISSIONER WESTRUM MOVED TO RECOMMEND PROCEEDING WITH BIDS FOR <br />THE PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR TROTT BROOK FARMS PARK. COMMISSIONER DANA <br />ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Commissioner <br />Reitsma opposed. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Steve Wensman stated he will provide details for the improvements at the March <br />Park & Recreation Commission meeting. <br /> <br />9.C.3. Master Park Plan Review <br />9.B.1. Review Conceot Plan - Hillside 8th Park <br /> <br />Steve Wensman reviewed a video of city parks located east of Highway 169 and <br />north of County Road 12. <br /> <br />A. Hillside 5th, Hillside 8th and Hillside 9th: (These items were considered jointly.) <br /> <br />Steve Wensman reviewed the concept plan for Hillside 5th Addition Park which <br />was previously approved by the Commission. The plan includes a play structure <br />and full basketball court. <br /> <br />Mr. Wensman explained that Riverside Development has prepared a 2.21-acre <br />concept park plan for Hillside Estates 8th that includes tennis courts, a basketball <br />court, a tot lot. and parking. He stated that these amenities are redundant with <br />those of Hillside 5th park. Staff believes that Hillside 8th is a better location for the <br />proposed amenities and suggests that Hillside 5th be used for a natural area with <br />a prairie restoration with paths and possibly a picnic shelter with tables. Mr. <br />Wensman noted that the two parks along with the power corridor and trails, <br />could function as one larger park complex. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mr. Wensman stated that the developer has asked if the city is interested in <br />acquiring Outlots A, Band C. The Commissioners were in agreement to not <br />accept Outlot C, which contains a large retention pond. <br />