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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes September 12, 2001 Page 4 9.B.1. Preliminary Plat P 01-18. Whipple Hill Director of Planning Michele McPherson reviewed the preliminary plat of Whipple Hill to subdivide 10.35 acres located at the southwest corner of the intersection of County Road 35 and Pascal Street into eight single family lots. Staff recommends that the Commission recommend to the City Council cash for eight lots for park dedication purposes. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT CASH FOR PARK DEDICATION PURPOSES FOR THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WHIPPLE HILL. COMMISSIONER DEWALL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.B.2. Administrative Subdivision - Theresa Hoaglund This item was withdrawn. 9.B.3. Concept Plan of Elk Path Business Center Ms. McPherson reviewed the plan and stated that the Park and Recreation Commission has the option of recommending land dedication of 7.5 acres or $142,260 in cash dedication. Terry Schneider, representing Hoyt Partners, stated that they are developing a master plan for the business park and would like input from the Commission. The Commission discussed trail options. Ms. McPherson noted that sidewalks would be recommended along the new roads in the business center. It was the general consensus of the Commission to recommend cash dedication. The Waco Street trail will be discussed at the October 10th meeting. 9.C.1. Request to Purchase Prairie Seed Commissioner Dave Anderson discussed a number of prairie planting projects including 3 in Woodland Trails, Oak Savannah Park near Country Crossing 3rd, and the city entrance sign site near Lake Orono. He reviewed the location, history, current status, suggested maintenance and improvements, and funding request for each of the sites. Commissioner Dave Anderson proposed the following expenditures for prairie flowers and grass seed: Woodland Trails North of Entry Road/ West of Parking Lot $191.25 Oak Savanna Park $962.50 Highway 10 "Welcome to Elk River" Site $476.25 TOTAL $1,630.00 Ms. McPherson stated that prairie seed has been added to the CIP budget as a line item. Phil Hals noted that many residents who use Oak Savannah Park have requested that the trails be converted to paving. Commissioner Huberty stated that prior to doing that, the neighbors should be consulted.