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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 8, 2000 Page 2 5. Open Mike . Michele McPherson explained that the Mayor has requested that the Park and Recreation Commission discuss the closing of the VandenBerge Pool, and whether or not the Commissioner feels it is appropriate to work with the school district to repair the pool. Commissioner Dana Anderson felt that a significant recreational opportunity would be lost in the City by closing of the pool. Commissioner Reitsma felt that the cost to repair the pool was more than it was worth and that a new pool should be built. COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WORK WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FIND FUNDING FOR AN INDOOR POOL FACILITY. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7. Area Recreation Update Michele Bergh provided written reports for February and March 2000. Michele McPherson noted that the ice rink data, which the Commission requested, would be provided at the April meeting. 8. Park Development Proqress Report . Phil Hals reviewed information regarding the breakdown of hours spent on parks and streets activities by his department, and also, a list of park projects, which were recently completed. Mr. Hals noted that 48% of the cost of park improvements is surfacing and grading and 52% is materials (playground equipment). 9.B.1. Townhouse Development by Twin Lake Road Michele McPherson explained that Riverside Development is proposing to develop 22.36 acres of property located northwest of Twin Lake Road across from Industrial Hardfacing. The development will consist of single-family detached town homes on the west side of the property and twinhome town homes on the east side, for a total of 80 units. Due to the proximity of this development to existing and proposed park facilities, staff recommends that the Commission recommend park dedication in the form of cash ($10400 per unit). Chair Huberty asked if there would be a trail connection from the 6th Street cul- de-sac to Twin Lakes Road. Ms. McPherson stated that the City will continue to maintain an easement in this location. . Discussion followed regarding the possibility of a trail access on the gas line easement. The Commissioners also discussed the need to do their best to connect Tyler Street to Dodge Avenue. Michele McPherson suggested that when the 40 acres to the north of this property is developed, there might be an opportunity for a trail connection north to the proposed trail in Hillside.