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. . . Park & Recreation Conunission Minutes August 13, 2003 Page 4 COMMISSIONER NYSTROM MOVED TO APPOVE USE OF WOODLAND TRAILS PARK FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL CROSS-COUNTRY RACE ON JULY 31, 2004 FROM 7-11AM. THE GROUP WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNAGE FOR THE EVENT AND WIL PAY A FEE OF $50 FOR USE OF THE PARK. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.A.4. Camp Cozy Update Scott Dierks, Scout Troop 90 reported that he has put up a total of 20 bluebird houses in the prairie and planted mixed length grass on the A TV trail along with flower mix rolled into the ground. Scott thanked Commissioner Anderson for all his help along with the Elk River Fire Department for their help with the prairie burn. The project is complete; Scott still needs to send the project into the Scout Board for review. The Commission thanked Scott for all his hard work. 9.B.1. Land Use Cases: Park Dedication. Case No. P 03-09 - Mississippi Highlands Staff report presented by Director of Planning Michele McPherson. The site of Houle's Oil is being replatted for commercial redevelopment. A trail easement on the west side of Highway 10 will provide a connection to the trail on Twin Lakes Road. Park dedication in cash is recommended along with a 30' trail easement outside of the 17151 right-of-way. COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK MOVED TO ACCEPT CASH DEDICATION FOR 2.44 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL LAND AND A 30-FooT TRAIL EASEMENT OUTSIDE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG 171sT AVENUE. COMMISIONER]ACKETT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0 9.B.2. Concept Plan - Scott Breuer Homes Concept plan presented by Director of Planning Michele McPherson. Ms. McPherson reviewed the preliminary concept plan for a mixed use residential development located north of Nordic Woods and south of Elk River Countty Club. A portion of the site is adjacent to the railroad grade. In the concept plan, the developer proposes approximately 7 ~ acres of park providing a buffer along the railroad grade, with a large neighborhood park in the southeast comer of the site. The Commission discussed the need to maintain the green tunnel effect of the railroad grade trail, while still providing space for a neighborhood playground structure. The Commission provided preliminary direction that a long linear park, approximately 250 feet deep, parallel and adjacent the railroad grade is preferable. Several members of the Commission volunteered to walk the site in order to identify an appropriate for the neighborhood playground area. Staff will provide the Commission's direction to the developer for inclusion in the next concept plan.