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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 <br /> February 10,2021 <br /> need to be done. He suggests plowing out an area to the south of the lot to add a <br /> few temporary parking spots and we can continue to use the parking lot at the golf <br /> course. <br /> Commissioner Niziolek thinks the increase in use is driven by the new amenities at <br /> the park and thinks the usage will continue to increase dramatically. <br /> Commissioner Rathbun also agrees there has been an increase in park usage due to <br /> the new features which justify adding more parking spots. <br /> Chair Williams also feels like this plan is reactionary. He mentioned he had Mr. <br /> Hecker check to see if the cost could be paid out of the Pavement Management <br /> Fund but it can't. It would need to be paid with funds from Park Dedication and he <br /> is not supportive of that. <br /> Commissioner Soltvedt asked what the approximate fund balance is of the Park <br /> Dedication Fund. <br /> Chair Williams said there is $511,000 but there will be some funds going towards the <br /> Highway 10 trail. <br /> Commissioner Niziolek stated that there is not neighborhood parking available and <br /> can only park in this parking lot. County Road 1 is too dangerous,and we need to <br /> keep everyone in this area to keep it safe. <br /> Commissioner Rathbun suggests that if there isn't support for this proposal that <br /> there could be exploration to a second-tier option for expanding parking. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Rathbun <br /> to accept staff recommendation of the expansion of the Woodland Trails <br /> Regional Park parking lot. Motion fails 4-3. <br /> Commissioner Soltvedt asked if we have received any feedback or complaints from <br /> the Elk River Golf Course regarding people parking in the overflow area during the <br /> winter months. <br /> Mr. Hecker and Chair Williams have not heard of any complaints. <br /> Commissioners discussed the expansion and where the money will come from. Some <br /> supported it and some did not. Some Commissioners want a large parking lot but <br /> don't want to spend the money when there are more important projects. <br /> 11 ■ E 1 E 1 IT <br /> NATURE <br />