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Park and Recreation Commission Minutes June 6, 1990 Page 3 (. 6. Uodate on BRW Land Use Plans The City Administrator reviewed with the Park and Recreation Commission the proposed land use plans that the Planning Commission will consider on 6/7/90 as prepared by Planning Consultant, Bill Weber, of BRW. The land use plans for the four areas of the community studied by Mr. Weber include Park and Recreational areas. In the attached 5/29/90 material from Bill Weber, these four areas are labeled A, B, C, and D. It was noted that much like the Park Master Plan, these land use maps were also only plans and are to be used as a guideline for the future development of the community. Specific locations of trails and parks and even the sizes of parks can be adjusted as development takes place. It was the consensus of the Park and Recreation Commission after review of the four land use proposals that a neighborhood park should be added in the southeast area of the community (south of Kelly Farm) and that trails should be added to connect areas C and D in the southeast quadrant of the City. The Commission also agreed with the BRW plan that calls for trail connections across Highway 169 in the School Street and Jackson Avenue areas. 7. Park Dedication Fees c. The City Administrator updated the Park and Recreation Commission on the Planning Commission recommendations relating to City planning and platting requirements for commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties. It was noted that the City may still miss some park dedication fees on certain existing platted lots of record when they develop; and that this proposed ordinance is as all inclusive as feasible at this time without significant additional and time consuming development procedures being adopted. The recommendation from the Planning Commission on the plating of industrial, commercial, and multi-family properties will go to the Council on 6/18/90. 8. Cross Country Ski Trails Discussion took place regarding a possible grant application for ski trail grooming funds by the Elk River Nordic Ski Club. Acceptance of these funds would require users to obtain a permit for a fee. Also discussed was the use of the trails by the School ski team and if this would cause any conflict with public use of the trails. Also discussed was the development of trails on private land. Vice Chair Anderson distributed a Trail Grant Proposal. The proposal was discussed, but no consensus was reached as to whether the City should be involved in this grant application. However, it was the consensus of the Park and Recreation Commission that the City should continue to make every effort to work with the School and the Nordic Ski Club in the development, grooming, and use of the ski trails. \~. Concern was expressed about the use of the railroad trail by motor vehicles. Posting of the trail was requested and the possibility of installing gates was discussed.