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Elk River Park and Recreation Commission February 14, 1996 Page 2 4.1 Area Recreation Update - Jeff Asfahl . Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Coordinator, updated the Commission on capital improvements to Lions Park. This would create an opportunity for a place for teens. There would be potential to consider paving the walking trail for rollerblading, also open up the pavilion for summer activities. Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent. has spoken with the Lions regarding installation of new playground equipment and Phil will discuss with the Lions regarding paving the trail. Commissioners Shawn Donais and Lana Huberty volunteered to help Jeff Asfahl with the March for Parks, on Saturday, April 20, 1996. 5. Plannina Items 5.1 Discussion on Minnesota Sports Federation (MSFI Proposal Commissioner Dave Anderson stated the City of Elk River is one of five proposed sites for the Minnesota Sports Federation. Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent, stated that MSF is looking into the E & 0 Tool site. Commissioner Donais stated that this is worth pursuing because there is a definite need for this in Elk River. Chair Dana Anderson would like staff to pursue the concept of how much land MSF needs, and the remaining land for park dedication. Discussion on this topic will continue at future meetings. 5.2 Discussion of Cass Property Development . Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent. stated the MSF was looking at the Cass property. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that too much effort has been put into the Cass property and that they do not want to involve the Cass property. 5.3 Lafayette Woods Preliminary Plat (Case No. P 95-21 Steve Ach, City Planner, stated the developer has withdrawn the application to extend the cul-de-sac. 5.4 Nordic Woods Preliminary Plat (Case No. P-95-81 Steve Ach, City Planner, reviewed with the Commission the recommendation which was made at the January 17,1996, Park and Recreation Commission meeting. DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO WITHDRAW THE PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATION AND ACCEPT CASH AS PARK DEDICATION AND REQUIRE 10 FEET OF RIGHT OF WAY ON THE ROADS ACCESSING THE PLAT FROM COUNTRY ROAD #1 AND 10 FEET OF BITUMINOUS TO ACCOMMODATE A DETACHED TRAIL THAT WOULD RUN UP TO THE EASTERLY CUL-DE-SAC. THE PARK COMMISSION ALSO STATED THAT FUTURE PLATS TO THE EAST WILL BE REVIEWED FOR A 50 FOOT TRAIL CORRIDOR TOWARDS THE CITY TRAIL. COMMISSIONER DONAIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. .