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Planning Commission Minutes September 28, 1999 Page 8 . options for ownership of open space such as homeowner's associations, conservation easements, and city park land. He cautioned that the city needs to be careful when recommending conservation easements because of the strict requirements. Commissioner Dave Anderson stated that he felt the city will likely see some creative and well-done developments under the open space subdivision ordinance. Robert Hall, resident on County Road 21, stated his opinion that homeowners associations do not work and that for every 1 that works, there are 10 that fail. Richard Gruys, 22347 Monroe Street, stated that he owns 240 acres. He expressed his opposition to the 10 acre minimum lot size. Mr. Gruys stated that he is fearful of what the city may decide to do next. Mr. Gruys stated that he was told by the City of Elk River that he could not sell his property without notifying them because they were interested in the property for a wildlife preserve-type park. He stated that his attorney advised to obtain a letter from the City stating their intent and contacted Pat Klaers, City Administrator. To date, he has not received such a letter. Don Lemon, 11369 Brook Road, stated he opposed the 10 acre minimum lot size and favored a 2-1/2 acre minimum. He did not feel it was fair to the property owners who planned to subdivide their property for their retirement income. . Marly Glines, 1018 Main Street, described his cluster development in Baldwin Township, which is the first in Sherburne County, also one in Cass County on Leech Lake. He explained the advantages of the community sewage treatment. Mr. Glines also reviewed the cluster development he will be presenting to the Planning Commission in October. He noted that 60% of the property will be set aside as open space as city park land and community gardens. Kermit Bode, 10175 Brook Road, asked what is the standard park land dedication. Ms. McPherson stated that the standard park dedication is ten percent of the land or fees equal to the market value of ten percent of the land. Scott Harlicker explained that the Park and Recreation Commission makes a recommendation for either land or cash, based on the needs identified in the Master Park Plan. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Cote closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kuester suggested some type of park dedication fees be required for clustered developments according to base density. Commissioner Schuster stated he supported the community septic systems. He expressed his concern that excessive amounts of property would be under the control of the Minnesota Land Trust through conservation easements. Commissioner Thompson stated she supported conservation easements and community septic system in clustered subdivisions. . Commissioner Kuester stated that she felt homeowners' associations can work very well, and sometimes it will be appropriate for homeowners' associations to manage the open space.