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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes February 13, 2002 Page 3 . 8.B.2. Disc Golf Update Ms. Bergh expressed thanks to the commission on behalf of Kristin Harris, who was unable to attend the meeting, for responding to her idea of disc golf in Lions Park that was presented at the January meeting. Ms. Bergh indicated that they hope to get the disc golf equipment ordered and get volunteers to help with the installation this spring. 8.B.3. Lions Park Center Update Ms. Bergh stated that City Recreation is working on the last minute details for their move to the new facility. She wished to express her thanks to the Parks Department for helping them move their equipment from the Emporium to the new facility. Ms. Bergh was pleased to announce that there has been a great response from the public over the new Lions Park facility. They already have a wedding scheduled in March. Ms. Bergh announced that Lana Huberty has filled the position of Office Assistant left vacant by Darci Stiff. Ms. Huberty has a background in recreation and is a former member of the Park and Recreation commission. The commission agreed that Ms. Huberty will be a great addition to the city recreation staff. . 8.C.1. Case No. P 02-03. Windsor Park 3rd Addition Director of Planning Michele McPherson stated that prior to the meeting, several members visited the site of Windsor Park 3rd addition to look at the park area that was discussed at the January meeting. Ms. McPherson gave some background information on the land area and the proposed development of 95 lots on 196 acres. The applicant is proposing that outlot E, which is approximately 26 acres, be dedicated to the City for open space and parkland. Ms. McPherson indicated that there is a power line corridor crossing the land and there are some low areas, but the area is predominantly high ground. Under the ordinance, the City can request up to 10% of the land area that is subdivided, which in this case is 19.6 acres, for parkland dedication. The total acreage proposed for dedication is 26 but if the wetlands and power line easements are subtracted, the total is just under the 10% allowed by city ordinance. If outlot E meets their approval, staff recommends acceptance of the applicant's dedication of the 26 acres. Mr. Brown, representing the developer, stated that the 11Uldowners have requested that the parkland not be developed or given public access until they no longer live in their home. The City would more than likely take immediate possession of the land with a condition that it not be developed for 10-15 years or at the time that Mr. and Mrs. Bloomdahl no longer reside there. Chair Kuester questioned what amenities would be available to residents during this interim period. The residents would have to use other parkland in the city until public access was given to this park. . The commission discussed the accessibility issues once the park is made public. There was some concern about residents of the development having to cross County Road 33 in order to get to the park. Mr. Jim Brown stated that he feels like this park will serve all the residents