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Park & Recreation Minutes September 13. 2000 Page 6 . COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE TRAIL SIGNAGE PROPOSED BY THE RIVER CITY SNOW RIDERS CLUB, AND, THAT THE CLUB WORK WITH STAFF TO OBTAIN THE PROPER PERMITS. COMMISSIONER PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. 1 0.C.1. Discuss Placement of Water Tower in Hillside City Park Mr. Bryan Adams, General Manager of Elk River Municipal Utilities, was present to discuss the possible location of a water tower in Hillside City Park. He explained how the site was chosen and why others were eliminated. Mr. Adams further explained that they are also looking for a well site, but that the Hillside City Park will not be considered, since it was formerly used as a dump. Ms. McPherson explained that the existing driveway to adjacent residential properties would be relocated and that the tower would be placed closer to the road than was originally discussed. Staff feels that this location would less of an impact on the park. Commissioner Reitsma asked why the water tower was not located in Trout Brook Farms. Mr. Adams stated that, ideally. the tower needs to be located as far east as possible. He explained the tower needs to be completed by 2002, when the Hillside Estates Tower will be taken out of service for painting. . Chair Kuester asked Mr. Adams if leasing the land from the city has been considered. Mr. Adams stated that due to the large investment in constructing a water tower ($1.5 million). the Municipal Utilities would prefer to own the property. Phil Hals asked how tall the water tower would be. Mr. Adams stated that it would be approximately the same height as the Hillside Estates tower, which is 150-160 feet. He noted that the Gary Street tower is 120 feet. Commissioner Huberty stated that she felt other locations should be explored before making a decision on the Hillside City Park site. Mr. Adams stated that they have determined that the tower needs to be located somewhere along County Road 12, and that the possibilities are severely limited. He noted that they also need to be near Trout Brook Farms in order to tap into the trunk water system. Chair Kuester asked how much land would be needed. Mr. Adams stated that one acre would be needed, in order to provide the necessary staging area for construction of the tower. Commissioner Reitsma asked if the corner piece created by moving the driveway would be enough land. Mr. Adams stated that it would be adequate. Chair Kuester concluded the discussion by stating that the Commission would like the Municipal Utilities to further research other available sites. and to formulate some type of proposal for a purchase price or lease option. . Commissioner Dana Anderson asked if plans for the mountain bike trails would be impacted by the relocation of the driveway. Steve Wensman stated that they have been informed of these discussions and no trails are proposed for this area.