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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes February 11, 2004 Page 3 e Mr. Walters provided the Commission with a diagram of how they would like to change the track this year. Mr. Walters requested help from the City with equipment and manpower to help change the track. Park Foreman, Terry Bye stated that they could help with that project during normal hours this summer. Mr. Walters also requested help with the weeds and grass out at the track. Mr. Bye stated that he would have to wait and see what the maintenance schedule is like this summer. Mr. Walters also shared they are looking for new ways of advertising the BMX track and asked if it would be possible to be put in the Elk River Recreation Program Guide. Recreation Manager, Michele Bergh said that would be fine and information for the next Program Guide is due by the end of February. Mr. Walters also asked if it is possible to put a sign under the 165th Street name sign that says BMX track with an arrow. Ms. McPherson stated that that it is a MNDOT sign and that it probably would not be possible, but they would have to contact them. 9 A.2. Consider Woodland Trails "Wheels to Shoes" Fundraiser Recreation Manager, Michele Bergh stated that Mike Niziolek with the Wheels to Shoes organization is requesting use of Woodland Trails for a running/walking event on Saturday, July 10, 2004 from 9-11am. This event is a fundraising event for the Courage Center and they are hoping for approximately 250 people. e Ms. Bergh stated that the route has already been approved from the Elk River Police Department. Ms. Bergh also stated the Police Department wanted certified medical staff or volunteers on hand at the event. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM TO APPROVE USE OF WooDIANDS TRAILS FOR THE WHEELS TO SHOES RACE FOR MOBILITY WITH NO FEES OR DEPOSITS FOR USE OF THE PARK. THE GROUP WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EXPENSES INCURRED SUCH AS EXTRA PORTABLE TOILETS OR POLICE RESERVES AS NEEDED/REQUIRED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.B.1. Concept Plan Discussion - Orrin Thomson Homes Ray Baird from Orrin Thomson Homes presented a preliminary concept plan regarding park dedication requirements for a residential development on approximately 220 acres currently owned by the Miske family. The developer was seeking direction from the Park and Recreation Commission regarding park dedication requirements for this development. After much discussion the Commission decided they would like the following changes to happen to the concept plan: e 1. Expand the park in the lower part of the development to at least five acres. 2. Add an additional park to the north end of the concept plan. 3. Change the central public park area into private open space. 4. Indicate what will be sidewalks and trails.