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Planning Commission Minutes May 22, 1990 Page 10 e ZONING DISTRICT. CARRIED 6-0. COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 18. Park Plan Steve Rohlf stated that he was strongly opposed to the softball fields proposed for Hillside Park. He stated staff would like to see the trees remain, as this is a nice scenic area. The Planning Commission was in agreement with staff. He further indicated that he felt there was a major error in the pathway plan of the park plan. Staff stated that they should leave the pathway crossing Highway 169 on Main Street and Jackson Avenue and also have a pathway on School Street where pedestrians will funnel to the school activities. He felt the park plan should provide for sidewalks and bike trails. Commissioner Eberley indicated she would like to encourage working with other entities that are interested in Park and Recreational activities, to create joint ventures or joint cooperative efforts wherever it is appropriate and necessary. She stated that this should be coordinated with Bill Weber's Planning Studies. e Commissioner Johnson stated that she would like the Planning Commission to refer to the Park Plan as they consider development. She indicated a good example is Deerfield 2nd, as it is a vulnerable wetland. The Park Plan refers to Elk River's rural and semi-rural nature. Those are also the words of the Growth Managment Plan. Commissioner Johnson stated that she felt the Planning Commission should keep this plan salient as they do their work. They should keep this plan alive and use it as a living document, and not allow it to sit on the shelf and gather dust as they have with other planning documents. She also stated that she hoped that the City would have the political will to carry out this plan. Staff indicated that additional comments should be submitted in writing. 18.5 Update Commissioner Eberley questioned staff on the Shade Tree Ordinance and Landscape Ordinance. Staff stated that Gary Schmitz is the City's representati ve on the County Shade Tree Board and is working on this item. Mr. Rohlf also indicated that the landscape ordinance would be before the Planning Commission at their June meeting. At this time, Commissioner Fuchs indicated he was resigning as of June 30, 1990. 19. Meetin~ Date For the Focus Area Studies . Staff stated that the Focus Area Study would be held on June 7, 1990, at the Community Education Center starting at 7:00 p.m. 20. Adjournment