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<br />Park & Recreation Commission Minutes <br />February 14.2001 <br />Page 6 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />4. Mr. Hals stated that Qwest will be removing the pay phones from the parks. <br />He asked if the Commission was interested in purchasing their own phones <br />and at which locations they felt they may be necessary. He stated that he <br />has been checking prices and found it would cost approximately $450 to <br />purchase a pay phone. plus the monthly line charge. Options include phones <br />that can only call 911 and phones that don't allow incoming calls. The <br />League of Minnesota Cities maintains the position that it is not the city's <br />responsibility to provide phones. Mr. Hals noted that the City usually replaces <br />2 phones a year at Lions Park. due to vandalism. There are also pay phones <br />at the softball complex and at Oak Knoll Park. Mr. Hals stated that he will <br />need a decision by April. <br /> <br />Commissioner Dave Anderson stated that the pay phone at the softball <br />complex is constantly used. He stated that he will check with the softball <br />association to see if they would be interested in paying for a phone. Mr. Hals <br />stated that the City is charged $110 a month per phone line. <br /> <br />Commissioner Dave Anderson recommended that staff provide the actual <br />costs for purchasing phones and monthly charges. and the Commission could <br />then decide if it is a worthwhile expenditure. <br /> <br />9.B.2. Preliminary Plat - West Oaks, Case No. P 01-03 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Ms. McPherson reviewed the proposal for West Oaks plat for combination of <br />single-family detached and multi-family housing units totaling 178 units. The 38.18 <br />acre parcel is located west of Waco Street and north of Pinewood Golf Course. <br />Ms. McPherson reviewed three options for park dedication-cash. land. or a <br />combination of cash and land. A fourth option was also discussed in which the <br />Commission could recommend cash and ask the developer to provide some <br />type of usable open space for the residents. Ms. McPherson reviewed a possible <br />site for the location of a central green space. The Commissioners discussed an <br />alternate location, south of the site proposed by staff. The Commission felt that <br />having some green space and a playground structure would be desirable. <br /> <br />COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND CASH PARK <br />DEDICATION FOR WEST OAKS PLAT IN THE AMOUNT OF $249,900 (170 UNITS X <br />$1470), AND, IN EXCHANGE FOR THE DENSITY BONUS ALLOWED FOR THE PLAT, TO <br />FURTHER RECOMMEND THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE A GREEN SPACE AND <br />PLAYGROUND STRUCTURE IN A CENTRAL LOCATION. COMMISSIONER REITSMA <br />SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. <br /> <br />9.B.3. <br /> <br />Preliminary Plat - Mississippi Ridae, Case No. P 01-06 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Michele McPherson reviewed the Mississippi Ridge plat request consisting of eight <br />commercial lots and 22 "twin home" townhouse units. The plat is located <br />between 170fh and 173rd Avenues and west of Highway 10. She noted that the <br />property does not have access to the river and that the parcel between the <br />applicant's and the river is owned by Mr. Charest. Mr. Powell has indicated he <br />plans to locate a restaurant on one of the commercial lots, overlooking the <br />Mississippi River. Ms. McPherson suggested a trail easement be obtained along <br />171 sf A venue to provide public access to overlook the river. Staff recommends <br />