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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes July 11,2001 Page 4 . Commissioner Dave Anderson stated that he does not see the value of the small spaces for public, but that the areas will serve the recreational needs of a large number of people who will be Elk River residents. He stated he is not in favor of city ownership of the parks and open spaces. He concluded that he would like to see at least 50 percent of the cash park dedication be required as part of the negotiations. Commissioner Dana Anderson stated that he also had concerns regarding separation of public and private space. He stated he was also reluctant to give credit for some of the space open spaces. He asked if an area wide park was proposed in this area. Ms. McPherson stated that no large parks were identified for this area, since the existing zoning is light industrial and large-lot residential. She felt the entire character of this area is being changed with recent development proposals at 175th and Fillmore, Kliever's Marsh and near Hillside City park. Commissioner Dana Anderson felt the trail along the wetland may be a great place to walk, but he felt the residents may feel imposed upon if the trails are used by the general public. Commissioner Peterson agreed with Commissioner Dave Anderson regarding 50 percent of the park dedication fee and felt that a compromise can be reached. He stated that the people moving into this project will become Elk River residents and that serving their needs will become the responsibility of the city. Commissioner Huberty stated that she would support a park in this area and trail connections to Hillside City Park. She felt that staff should review the amenities detail before giving credit. Mr. Pratt stated that he will review the detail with Mr. Hals and Ms. McPherson. . Chair Kuester summarized that the Commission is willing to negotiate a combination of cash, land and credit. He stated the Commission sees the need to acquire some cash to further develop other parks in the city, and also provide some land to work with in the development which would be public, and not privately owned. Mr. Pratt stated that he will return next month to continue discussion with regard to the amenities of the parks and negotiation of dedication amounts. 9.B.2. Hilltop Woods Estates 2nd Addition. Case No. P 01-11 Ms. McPherson presented the staff report to the Commission, asking for consideration of park dedication for the preliminary plat of Hilltop Woods Estates 2nd Addition. The applicant proposes to replat Lot 4, Block 1 Hilltop Woods Estates, into 11 lots and 3 outlots. An existing home is located on Lot 1, Block 3 of the plat. Staff recommends cash dedication for the 10 new lots and to request a trail easement on the north property line (207th Avenue alignment) for a possible future connection with the trail dedication by Arne Engstrom. COMMISSIONER HUBERTY MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT CASH FOR THE TEN LOTS AND TO REQUEST A TRAIL EASEMENT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PLAT (HILLSIDE ESTATES 2ND ADDITION). COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. .