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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes November 8, 2000 Page 4 . Addition Park. Mr. Wensman reviewed the changes which were made in the plan since the Commission's last review in February 2000. Commissioner Dave Anderson asked about the status of the outlots. Mr. Wensman explained that Outlots Band C will be acquired for the trail, and a 30 foot wide trail corridor will be acquired as part of Outlot B (power line corridor). north of 196th Avenue. Commissioner Dave Anderson asked why the trail was only 30 feet and not the entire width of the corridor as originally discussed. Ms. McPherson explained that there is no logical use for the extra width (120') and the excess will be absorbed by the adjacent lots. Discussion followed regarding the woodchip trail proposed behind the houses from 197th to the power line corridor (Outlot B). Commissioner Dana Anderson asked if the developer was being given credit toward his park dedication for the power line corridor. Mr. Wensman stated that he would not receive credit. Commissioner Peterson stated that the play structure was shown farther away from the street than on the earlier concept plan. Mr. Wensman explained that the residents attending the last public meeting stated that they wanted the playground structure located as far away from the power line as possible. . Mr. Dana Anderson asked if the amenities in Hillside 5th Park would be installed. Ms. McPherson explained that the amenities proposed for this park are identical to those proposed for Hillside 5th Park. She noted that City Council has made it clear that they would not support any development in the Hillside 5th Park at this time, and that if the Commission did not support the proposed Hillside 8th Park concept, they would need to make a decision whether or not they wanted to pursue the Hillside 5th Park issue. Commissioner Dana Anderson asked why the sidewalk is looped and makes no outside connection at the southwest corner near Dodge and 195th Avenue. Mr. Wensman stated that there is no logical connection point outside of the plat, and if it were extended, the sidewalk would come out between two commercial sites on Evans Street. Commissioner Anderson stated he was concerned that the pond shown in the park area would become larger. Mr. Wensman explained that the pond could get larger with development, but that since there was steep slope, the pond would likely become deeper and not take up any more of the park land. COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE PROPOSED PARK FOR HILLSIDE 8TH ADDITION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: . 1. THAT LOT 1, BLOCK 5, BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PARK. 2. THAT A PAVED TRAIL BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE POWER LINE CORRIDOR AS FAR AS 196TH LANE THAT HAS A MAXIMUM GRADE OF 8% AND SIDE SLOPES NO GREATER THAN 3:1. 3. THAT SIDEWALKS BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PLAT TO CONNECT THE PARK AND TRAILS TO THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO THE WEST.