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Park & Recreation Minutes November 13, 1996 Page 4 12.a. Consider Preliminary Plat. Cherrywood Hills, God Value Homes - Case No. P 96-13 . Discussion was given to the "tot lot" park previously suggested to the developer by the Park & Recreation Commission. Commissioner Dave Anderson felt a small park in this location was inconsistent with the draft Master Park Plan. Dave explained the small parks are difficult to maintain and have limited usage. Discussion followed regarding the developer's suggestion to place a park in the southeast corner of the plat. It was the consensus of the Park & Recreation Commission that a picnic shelter and playground could be provided on the Outlot A park land in Lafayette Woods, if needed. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT A PER LOT CASH PAYMENT TO MEET THE PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS fOR THE CHERRYWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION. COMMISSIONER ROHlf ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. COMMISSIONER HUBERTY MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE A 20 fOOT WIDE TRAIL BE PROVIDED ON EITHER SIDE (DEVELOPER'S CHOICE) OF lOT 11, BLOCK 4, CONNECTING RUSH COURT WITH 193RD. COMMISSIONER ROLF ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL MAINTAIN THE EXISTING RIGHT-Of-WAY OF 193RD AVENUE fOR A TRAIL CORRIDOR fROM PROCTOR TO THE RAILROAD TRAIL. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 12.b. Discuss Trail Fees . Discussion was given to the need for establishing a trail fee for new plats, as it is felt the park dedication fees do not cover the cost of trails. Members of the Commission suggested that other communities be surveyed for future adjustments to the trail fees. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH A TRAIL fEE fOR NEW PLATS OF $100 PER lOT. COMMISSIONER HUBERTY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 13.a. Country Crossinq 2nd Addition Park Gradinq This item will be reviewed at the December Park and Recreation Commission meeting. 13.b. Handke Warminq House Phil Hals reviewed rental fees for a temporary warming house to be used at the Handke pit skating area. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that Phil proceed with renting whatever size structure he could maneuver down the hill at Handke. .