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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes July 14, 2004 Page 4 9.B.3. Discuss Well in Trout Brook Estates Director of Planning, Michele McPherson provided an update to the Commission regarding the overall development. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed plat to the City Council at its June 22, 2004 meeting. As part of the staff recommendation to the Planning Commission, the extension of Becker Trail (188th Lane) to the eastern edge of the plat was included as a condition. The pwpose of this extension is to provide alternative transportation connections and elimination of isolated neighborhoods in Eastern Elk River. The applicant has submitted a revised plat showing the extension but also proposing additional lots along the north side of the road, which was not part of staff's intention for the road extension. As originally proposed, the total land dedication for Outlot I was 9.09 acres. With the road and the proposed lots, the total area of eligible land is reduced to 5.59 acres. If the Council elects not to extend the road, the park dedication will return to the original proposal. Bryan Adams, Municipal Utilities General Manager, was present to discuss putting a well in Outlot 1. Mr. Adams shared that a new well is required for every 700 residential units proposed within the Urban Service District. Mr. Adams identified three potential well sites in the Trout Brook Estates development to the Commission. Two of the potential sites are located in the proposed park area. Option 1 - Between outlot K and Wetland 7 Option 2 - Any 2 adjacent lots north of 188th Circle between Lots 1 and 15. Option 3 - Area around Lot 1 south of 188th Circle Commissioner Anderson would like to see the well be placed in lot 8 and 9 if they choose Option #2. Commissioner Kuester asked Mr. Adams to explain the process of deciding where a well is needed. The Commission would like to see the well placed in the area of Option # 1 and is open to the Utilities coming back to the Commission if they are unable to place the well there. 9.BA. Discuss Park Dedication for Downtown Revitalization Proiect Director of Planning, Michele McPherson shared that the City has now entered the development agreement phase with Metro Plains, the developer, and is working towards establishing the Tax Increment Financing District and Plan. The developer would like to work with the City on developing the River's Edge Green Space and a portion of the river walk. The developer has requested that the terms of the development agreement include a provision that all park dedication monies relating to this project will be utilized in the development of the River's Edge Green Space and the river walk. The developer has also requested an opportunity to discuss a partial cash and land dedication when the time is appropriate. Commissioner Anderson stated he would like to see some of the money go towards a new sign and native landscaping at the entrance to downtown.