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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 13, 2002 Page 5 COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND CASH DEDICATION FOR ONE BUILDABLE LOT. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 8.C.3. Concept Plan: Nord Property Ms. McPherson asked the Commission to consider a concept plan for the development of the property located south of N ordic Woods and west of Meadowvale SchooL This is a 28- acre site that will be divided into approximately 50 single-family lots. Mr. Michael Black, Royal Oaks Realty, has submitted a preliminary concept plan and would like the Commission's feedback as to whether there should be land or cash dedication for this parceL Mr. Black then presented several features of the plat, including number of lots, lot sizes, and the fact that there is an existing sanitary sewer, force main that runs through the property to the eastern edge, then jogs to the northeast. There is an existing 70' utility easement in this area also, which will eliminate one lot and the lot lines will have to be adjusted; however, the utility easement will stay in place. He explained that there is a wetland that wraps around to the north edge of the property and leaves an area of high ground that is owned by Meadowvale Elementary that could possibly make very good access to the school within the 70' easement. Mr. Black stated that he was present this evening for the Commission's further direction regarding this plat. Commissioner Kuester had a concern about the location of a playground. He felt that with the existing development to the north (Nordic Woods) and the new development, there would not be ample play area for children due to the housing density in this area. He asked if the Meadowvale Elementary would be a place for the children to play and, if so how would that playground be accessed? Chair Peterson stated that this issue would be addressed at a future meeting. 8.D.1. Hillside City Park Improvements Michele McPherson, Director of Planning, presented with a brief summary of various development items for 2002. She stated that staff has been meeting internally, as well as with members of the Minnesota BLAST regarding Hillside City Park. Ms. McPherson reported that part of the goals for this year is to do an overall "master plan" for Hillside City Park. The primary focus for early this year is going to be tree removal and clean up, expansion of the Trail Head parking area, and signage on the gate for closure of trails due to various weather conditions. Another aspect of the master plan will be the timing of moving out the composting area in conjunction with some improvements at the Public Works Garage. Mr. Leeseberg, Planning Department, presented to the Commission two scale models: the first one he presented was a kiosk for Hillside City Park which would incorporate the trail map, rules, etc.; and the second was a city park sign. These signs will be installed in various