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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes August 8, 2001 Page 4 . durable, but not vandal free. Several different color samples for the anodized sign were presented. Mr. Hals has been working with Mr. Leeseberg as to variations of presenting the signs in the parks; i.e., using pillar posts or even fancier wooden posts. The anodized sign with the reflective vinyl is also much easier to see at night as it does reflect light. The signs can be made in any size and any proportion, and can also be made two-sided making this easy to identify from both sides of the road. The signs presented were 2'X3'. The majority consensus from the Commission was for the anodized sign, bur requested cost estimates of the signs. The signs can be erected as early as this fall or next spring. 9.B.1. Elk River Station. Case No. POl-OS Ms. McPherson presented a brief summary of the Elk River Station Parks report. Mr. Len Pratt presented for the developers of Elk River Station. He presented a detailed slide show of the existing parks in the city today, as well as city parks to be developed and how the Elk River Station Parks will incorporate some of those ideas. Elk River Station LLC proposes to dedicate 8.46 acres oHand (approximate value $338,000) with improvements totaling approximately $1.2 million. They will also commit homeowner association fees for maintenance which would significantly reduce the City of Elk River's park maintenance costs. They would also like to set up a cooperative agreement with the City of Elk River for park maintenance in this development. . Chair Kuester asked for clarification of the dedication proposal which would be a counter- proposal to the staff recommendation, which was 2.97 acres of land would be partly amenities and cash. Mr. Pratt's proposal included the 8.46 acres of land and amenities, shared maintenance and no cash. Commissioner Dave Anderson asked to hear from Mr. Hals, Street and Parks Superintendent, for his thoughts. Mr. Hals felt that this is a new concept and he had some concerns with regard to maintenance of some of the parks, as they also serve as drainage ponds and sediment ponds, and the maintenance and appearance of which is a challenge. The other concerns are geared toward the streets. He saw no concerns with the city maintaining the bituminous pathways. He had some reservation with maintenance in regard to the tennis court and volleyball court area. He felt that these court areas will serve the residents of Elk River Station and not the general public. The purpose of the storm water ponds (spaces #3, 5 and 6) was discussed as well as ground water contamination and the safety of children and animals. Mr. Hals reiterated that these are designed to be wet water ponds and to collect the sediment from run-off to clarify the water before it reaches the Mississippi River. One of the ponds is designed to be 10' deep with retaining walls, and it was recommended that the pond be fenced to keep the children and animals out. Chair Kuester raised two concerns from July's meeting: A sense that this would be a public park, and that there would be a cash contribution towards city parks with not all monies being allocated to Elk River Station development. .