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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes February 12, 1997 Page 4 the community would be giving up a fully developed soccer site, without the School Board fully considering alternative sites. Other possible sites were suggested, including the school district's gravel parking lot east of Proctor. and the non-irrigated baseball field north of the parking lot. . COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCil EXPRESS THEIR CONCERN THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS NOT SUFFICIENTlY EXPLORED ALTERNATIVE TO CLOSING SOCCER FielD #7 FOR THE LOCATION OF THE AlC, AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO CONDUCT A MORE RIGOROUS SEARCH. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 10. Snowmobile Corridors Throuqh the City (Police Department) Ron Nierenhausen stated that there were problems throughout the city with snowmobilers. and not just in a few specific areas. Discussion followed regarding options for snowmobilers to get from the Parrish Avenue bridge over to Highway 169 and also to Highway 10. Phil suggested the possibility of designating a trail on east Main Street to Highway 169, or, frcm Main St. heading east on Highway 10 down by Babcock Park to Highway 169. Phil also suggested a route west on sidewalks to the Highway 10 right of way to the Lake Orono Bridge. Ron felt an organized trail system through the city would help alleviate some of the Police Departments concerns. Commissioner Dave Anderson noted that in Mora there is a built-up snow area which runs down the middle of the street for snowmobiles, and this may be an option the city could consider. . j It was the consensus of the Commission to further explore possibilities for routing snowmobilers through the city. 11. Cass Field Usaqe by Youth Groups (Dana Anderson) Chair Anderson noted he has received letters of intention from both girls' softball and boys' baseball to contributing $10 per player towards development of the Cass fields. Chair Anderson indicated the Soccer Association would be welcomed if they wished to participate in funding. as well. Chair Anderson explained the associations have expressed an interest in starting the development as soon as possible. He stated someone will be contacting Phil regarding drilling a well at the site. 7.b. Planninq Issues- Preliminary Plat for Oakwood Hills (Good Value Homes/J. Peterson!. Case No. P 97-1 Phil noted the developer. Good Value Homes. is proposing to subdivide a 40 acre parcel into 14 single family lots. Members of the Commission expressed concern that there was only one access into the development. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND PARK DEDICATION FEES BE ACCEPTED TO MEET PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OAKWOOD HillS PLAT, CASE NO. P 97-l. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. . t