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Planning Commission Minutes January 24, 1995 Page 7 . system, to bypass traffic turning left and right, and would also support larger vehicles such as trucks. Terry Maurer also explained the Waco Street/Highway 10 intersection is proposed to be a full, signalized intersection at the south frontage road. He noted that the City Council has proposed that a bridge be constructed on Waco Street north of Highway 10 and eventually line up with Zebulon Street. Terry Maurer stated that he anticipated the north frontage road proposed as part of the Hartman and Guardian Angels developments will line up with the Joplin Street and Highway 10 intersection. Terry Maurer explained that the City will be requesting Mn/DOT's assistance in the construction of the above-mentioned signalized intersections and frontage roads. In exchange, the City would be willing to close some of the existing medians that are open on Highway 10. Steve Ach explained language changes in staff recommendations. He noted that staff is recommending that park dedication be paid on the three commercial lots and no additional park dedication would be required on the remaining outlots. . Jay Johnson, Country Ridge Partnership of Coon Rapids, MN, expressed his feeling that the park dedication requirement on the three lots is unfair, stating that 7.2 acres in one area has already been dedicated for park land, and an additional 3 acre parcel in the south 30 acres. He further stated that Mr. Emmerich feels the $1,500 per acre park dedication for Business Park-zoned property is outrageous. Mr. Johnson added that Mr. Emmerich felt there should be some sort of compensation or credit for deeding Outlot A (.98 acres) to the City for drainage. It was noted that Outlots C and D are needed by U.S. West for right-of-way so that the Fairgrounds would not be cut off. Vice Chair Kreger opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Vice Chair Kreger closed the public hearing. Terry Maurer explained that Outlot A will be used for drainage, and that if the frontage road were extended in the future, Outlot A could be expanded into a larger drainage pond. Also, the outlot would have been necessary for right-of- way to provide access for the Cenex property, if the frontage road were extended in the future. Terry explained that the revised plat provides for right-of- way and therefore, addresses that concern. Discussion followed regarding the value of Outlot A and property tax issues. Terry Maurer suggested that the status of Outlot A be addressed at the City Council. . Further discussion followed regarding proposed sidewalks and trails. Vice Chair Kreger suggested that the Planning Commission consider recommending the park dedication be waived and ask the developer to put in a 10 foot wide sidewalk. He felt that this would be a compromise to satisfy both the developer and the Park and Recreation Commission. Vice Chair Kreger stated the City may be subject to legal challenge by requiring a park dedication fee for these