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Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 <br />January 9, 2019 <br />----------------------------- <br /> <br /> <br />Chair Anderson stated that the meeting should be kept on October 9 to not affect other <br />meetings. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Williams to accept <br />staff recommendation to approve the 2019 meeting calendar. Motion carried 7-0. <br /> <br />5.2 Park Dedication – Amborn Addition <br /> <br /> Mr. Benoit presented his staff report. <br /> <br />Ms. Amborn, 13432 Meadowvale Rd. shared that they were not aware of the trail easement <br />and asked when the Master Trail Plan would be completed. <br /> <br />Chair Anderson stated that the commission wants to make sure that opportunities are not lost <br />when property becomes available. The Commission is looking for connectivity within the city <br />to travel safely, there is no timetable for the trails because it is a significant investment; the city <br />is trying to preserve a corridor. In this case it is an easement for a trail. <br /> <br />Ms. Amborn, is familiar with the neighborhood and is a huge supporter of parks, however, <br />looking at the map does not see feasibility of building on Meadowvale Road. Sharing they <br />have given a lot when they first purchased the property and do not see how more land could <br />be gained for easements when there are homes already in place. <br /> <br />Chair Anderson discussed how if this is not something we do now; we often lose out on <br />opportunities in the future. This gives the city an opportunity to build a trail on land <br />easement or on the side of the street. <br /> <br />Council member Wagner stated that the council had asked the commission to put together a <br />trail master plan because it is a top priority for the community. There isn’t a plan to build any <br />trail now without money; it is just an easement. Stating that the Commission identifies where <br />the trails are put. <br /> <br />Ms. Amborn, asked what is the feasibility of all the homes on Lander St. having a trail <br />easement added and requests that the commission take the easement when the rest of the <br />block is acquired and believes getting the trail easement could be done later in the future. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Williams to accept <br />staff recommendation that park dedication for the Amborn Addition plat to be paid for <br />four dwelling units at the rate applicable when the subdivision is released for <br />recording. Supporting the City Council in requiring a 30 foot wide trail easement along <br />the entire western property line of the subject property. Motion carried 7-0.