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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 14, 2004 9.C.1. 9.C.2. Page 6 Mr. Leeseberg shared that a trail corridor is being proposed from the cul-de-sac of Becker Trail to Street D. The Commission discussed the potential of connecting a trail corridor from the end of Becker Trail to the cul-de-sac of Street E. The Wetland Technical Evaluation Panel will not allow any wetlands to be filled for trail purposes. Mr. Leeseberg also shared that the potential location of a trail corridor to Street E has two storm water holding ponds that make it difficult if not impossible to provide this trail. Staff would recommend that the trail connection from Street D be moved west to between Lots 2 & 3, Block 16 and that the park boundary end at the southeast comer of Lot-3, Block 16. Commissioner Niziolek stated that he does not think it is good practice to put trail in people's back yards. Commissioner Paige would like to see the trail connection to Street E, and suggested moving the trail into Outlot K to move it away from the backyards. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PETERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE TO ACCEPT 9.31 ACRES OF PARK lAND IN OUTLOT G AND ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO MOVE THE TRAIL FROM LOTS 5 & 6 TO 2 & 3, BLOCK 16. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Review Interview Questions - Park and Recreation Director Director of Planning, Michele McPherson gave an update on the applications received for the Park and Recreation Director job position. As of Apri114, 2004 the City had received 26 applications with six requests that had not been returned. Nine of these applications are from out of state. Ms. McPherson shared that staff will construct the questions for the interview. Commissioner Kuester, Commissioner Paige, Councilmember Dietz and Councilmember Tveite will be on the interview committee. Discuss Park Development Standard Operating Procedures Director of Planning, Michele McPherson shared a list that staff has created for park development and asked the Commission for any comments. Commissioner Polston-Hork would like to add the concept of review during plat approval. Commissioner Niziolek requested to add under number two, "natural, plant and animal " areas . Ms. McPherson will revise the list and bring it to the May Commission meeting for approval. 9.C.3. Discuss Big Tooth Ridge Park Development Plans Director of Planning, Michele McPherson asked if anyone had a chance to visit Big Tooth Ridge and if they have any thoughts or opinions on how the park should be developed. Commissioner Niziolek would like to see a walking trail with switchbacks. Start a walking trail system on the south backside of the wetland around to Ridgewood. Commissioner Niziolek stated that they need a definite barrier to define City property.