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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes June 11, 2003 Page 4 The second request from Mr. Niziolek was for a cross country running race at Woodland Trails. The event will be held September 18, 2003 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. It is expected that approximately 200-300 people would participate in this event. Ms. McPherson stated that this is a school event and the agreement the city has with the school is to only charge for actual costs incurred. COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK MOVED TO APPROVE THE USE OF WOODLAND TRAILS PARK BY THE ELK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 FROM 4 P.M. TO 7 P.M. FORA CROSS COUNTRY RACE PER THE CITY AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL, THE GROUP WILL BE CHARGED ONLY ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY FOR THE EVENT. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.B.I. Land Use Cases: Park Dedication, Case No. P 03-05 - Pheasant Run Second Addition Park Planner Chris Leeseberg stated that Dynamics Design & Land Co. has submitted a preliminary plat for Pheasant Run Second Addition. The subject property is located south of County Road 33 and west of the existing Pheasant Run subdivision and totals 22.70 acres. There is a single-family dwelling located on the property and several out buildings. The property has moderate topography with several areas of trees and one small wetland area along the south property line. The current proposal is to subdivide the property into 8 lots; one for the existing home, and seven additional lots for development pmposes. The subject parcel is not located within an area-wide community park target and is too small to provide land dedication for an area- wide park (2.27 acres). Staff is recommends that the Commission recommend cash dedication for seven lots. The Commission discussed the width and condition of County Road 33 and whether there was a need to obtain an easement for trail pmposes. COMMISSIONER NYSTROM MOVED TO ACCEPT CASH DEDICATION FOR SEVEN LOTS FOR THE PRELIMINARY PIAT OF PHEASANT RUN SECOND ADDITION WITH THE CONDITION THAT 15 FEET OF EASEMENT OUTSIDE THE COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD 33 BE GIVEN. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.C.I. Park/Trail Development Issues: Approve Final Playground Plan, Highlands West Park Ms. McPherson presented the playground layout for the Highlands West Park. Three- dimensional color renderings were provided to the Commission for their consideration. Ms. McPherson stated that there is approximately $50,000 in the CIP budget for this equipment. She stated that the cost of the proposed equipment is about $33,000 and the remaining money will be used for concrete curb, soft step, and landscaping. The playground equipment would be installed in mid to late August. Staff recommends that the Commission approve the proposed playground equipment.