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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes September 11, 1996 Page 3 SUBDIVISION. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9. Update on Cass ProperlY 9a. Gradino Phil Hals. Street/Park Department. handed out and explained the plans for the grading of the Cass Properly. The Street/Park Department will start work on the Cass Properly this fall 9b. Discussion on MSF Use 10. Phil Hals. Street/Park Department. suggested the City should proceed with the Cass properly project and deal with MSF when their plans are finalized. Rolfe Anderson left at this time (8:59 p.m.) Discussion on the Cottages of Elk River Park Dedicqtion The Council has asked the Park & Recreation Commission to waive the park dedicaiion fees for Derrick Investment. Chair Dana Anderson stated if the commission waived the $35,000 in park dedication fees. it would be sending a message to other developers that they have the option to waive their fees. Chair Dana Anderson asked all commissioners to attend the September 16, 1996 City Council meeting regarding this issue. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO HAVE PARK DEDICATION FEES BE CONSISTENT WITH THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 11. Discussion on Downtown Gazebo Chair Dana Anderson expressed disappointment regarding the Jackson Square Park and that the Park & Recreation Commission were not involved. COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO REMOVE THE FOUR PARKING STALLS IN FRONT OF THE EDA SITE. CONSIDER THE CREATION OF A CONCRETE APRON, AND REMOVE THE POWERlINES TO OFFER A BEHER VIEW OF THE RIVER fOR THE DOWNTOWN. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 12. Woodland Trails Update The Woodland Trails open house will be October 5.1996. from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The open house will be advertised in "The Current".