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• Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 5 <br /> February 12,2020 <br /> and bathroom pad. <br /> Council Member Wagner explained that these are concepts and that they didn't even know <br /> about until December. She agrees that she is trying to figure out what would be best for the <br /> residents and everyone. Parks and Recreation is looking to see how it affects their park and <br /> council is looking at how it affects the residents. Council member Wagner asked Ms. Fabish a <br /> clarifying question-MN Dot has say over the speed limit on this road. The county hopes that <br /> the medians and lanes will slow traffic down.Johnson St.would be a potential roundabout. <br /> The City is reviewing options for a light vs. roundabout. Right now,it is appearing to be a <br /> roundabout. Council Member Wagner will continue discussions with the county about this to <br /> help alleviate the issue of access to the park and keep the access off Tyler. <br /> Council Member Wagner spoke to the Elk River Chief of Police and he gave a list of all the <br /> calls that have happened at the park.The Chief was in favor of keeping the parking lot where <br /> it is to keep it visible for police etc.The report showed 145 officer check ins to the park over a <br /> three-year period which includes officers entering the parking lot.There are no cameras in the <br /> park. At a recent council meeting the council asked for more time on this project. <br /> Right now, a round a bout at Trott Brook Parkway would be the smartest Chair Anderson said <br /> but is not considered an option by the County at this time. Hillside Park is currently used quite <br /> a bit and is becoming more heavily used. He pointed out that users/patrons become great <br /> • policemen. Chair Anderson asked to hear from a spokesman in the audience that would like to <br /> represent the neighborhood off Tyler Street. <br /> Curt Dahn,residing at 10843 180th Ave NW, Elk River,Minnesota 55330 stated that he was <br /> representing 350 homes and about 700 residents. He met with Ms. Fabish,Chair Anderson, <br /> and Mr. Hecker previously to discuss the potential access change.The concerns he and the <br /> community expressed included: <br /> • The residents believe that Hillside Park is a community park and were not aware of <br /> other parks that visitors would have to drive through a residential area to access. He <br /> asked why the change for this park?He said that this would inflict traffic on this <br /> neighborhood. <br /> • He was disappointed when they asked if lights would be installed and he said they were <br /> told basically no. He pointed out that a stoplight could never be put in a Tyler Drive, <br /> but one could be put in at Trott Brook Parkway if the traffic warranted it. <br /> • Mr. Dahn asked if there is a number for how many visitors utilize the park. Mr. Hecker <br /> said that MORC is reporting that the parking lot is full on the weekends. Curt Dahn is <br /> pointing out the users are not Elk River residents. Mr. Hecker said that is not <br /> necessarily true. <br /> • He passed out some pictures with trees. He said that at the entrance to their <br /> development there is a monument.The cost of moving the monument and acquiring <br /> PI / E111 If <br /> • INATURE <br />