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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 12, 2000 Page 6 . Discussion followed regarding ownership of the property, school district use of the site for a roadway and for storage, and the location of the trail. Chair Kuester asked what the time line was expected to be. Charlie Rodby stated that they would like to have most of the work completed by the May Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Commissioner Dana Anderson expressed his concern for creating openings in the fence because of the close proximity to the railroad tracks. Phil Hals also was concerned and recalled that the fence was placed there to prevent children from wandering to close too the railroad tracks. Commissioner Sladek felt it was important to first check with Burlington Northern to see where the railroad right-of-way is located. The Commissioners discussed tabling a decision on the proposal until more information is available regarding the location of the railroad right-of-way, and allowing access through the fence. Michele McPherson suggested that, in the interim, the students could proceed with developing their maintenance plan for the Oak Savannah, remove the dirt piles, and staff could help them work with the School District regarding use of the property as a roadway. . COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT PRESENTED BY THE STUDENTS FOR RESTORATION OF THE OAK SAVANNAH AT OAK KNOLL PARK, AND TO PROCEED WITH THE PRELIMINARY WORK FOR THE TRAIL WHICH INCLUDES CHECKING WITH BURLINGTON NORTHERN, BUT THAT NO OPENING OF THE FENCE WILL BE ALLOWED UNTIL AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ALLOW STAFF TO INSPECT THE SITE AND WORK WITH BURLINGTON NORTHERN ON THE TRAIL LOCATION, SO THAT THE STUDENTS MAY BEGIN THE PROJECT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THERE WAS NO SECOND TO THE MOTION TO AMEND. THE ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIED 6-1. Commissioner Dave Anderson opposed. The Commissioners were in agreement to visit the Oak Knoll site as part of the park tour on April 26th. 9.C.l. Park/Trail Develooment Issues - Steve Wensman reviewed the approved concept plans for the following parks, and requested that the Commissioners discuss any changes they felt were appropriate: . a. Woodland Trails The Commissioners expressed their support for the improvements proposed for this park. Steve Wensman noted that the Commission should determine location and style for the play structure and picnic structure. Commissioner Dave Anderson felt it was important to install a playground structure that is compatible with the natural surroundings. The Commission will visit the site on their park tour and discuss the issue further.