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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 13, 2002 Page 4 . Ms. McPherson stated that this year the City is going to be installing the playground structure that was approved in the overall concept plan in 1998. The original plan showed the playground area on the south end of the Park; however, the structure is going to be larger, so the playground has been moved to the north end of the Park in order to maximize the amount of space that will be used for unstructured play. The playground is a combination structure that will accommodate all age groups. There has been discussion of constructing a mini-BMX trail site as was done at Riverplace Park. There are two vendors the City is working with this year, Earl F. Anderson and Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground. Development of this structure is to begin in mid-June to early July and will be completed in four to six weeks. Ms. McPherson then asked the residents from Mississippi Oaks for any comments or questlOns. Ms. Michelle Kaljek, 17863 Concord Street NW presented and asked what type of material would be used in covering the playground area. Ms. McPherson responded that the material being used at Mississippi Oaks Park will be wood fiber mulch. Mr. Bye also commented by stating that there will be roughly a 14" layer of the fiber mulch that, after use, will compress down to about 9". This mulch is groomed weekly. Ms. Kaljek also asked if there was going to be a swing set anywhere in the Park. Ms. McPherson stated that there will be a swing component in the park. . Ms. Karen Mouldenhauer, 17952 Fresno Street, inquired about the mini-BMX track and stated that there is a large mix of children in the neighborhood and felt that this would not be a good idea to add to the Park, as it would attract older children. Ms. McPherson reiterated that the decision has not been made due to the amount of area the track would consume. 8.C.1. Land Use Cases: Administrative Subdivision by Ruth Moos. No. AS 02-01 Ms. McPherson presented that the subject property is located at the intersection of County Road 32 and Pascal Street. The property is 7.7 acres with an existing homestead located on the property with access to County Road 32. The proposed subdivision will create three parcels; one for the existing home, and two parcels which will be buildable with access to Pascal Street. This parcel is at the edge of an area-wide park circle, and is too small to be considered as part of a larger park; therefore, staff is recommending cash dedication. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT CASH DEDICATION. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 8.C.2. Administrative Subdivision by Ron Rickers/Dick Gruys. No. AS 02-02 . Ms. McPherson stated the Commission is asked to determine park dedication requirements for an administrative subdivision request to create one buildable lot. The subject property is located at the end of Monroe Street north of 221 st Avenue. The applicant proposes to create a 12-acre buildable parcel for a home site for a family member out of the 33-acre parcel. The parcel is within an area-wide park circle identified on the Master Park Plan; however, it is not large enough to provide land for such use and staff is recommending cash dedication for one buildable lot.