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. . . Park & Recreation Minutes April 16. 1997 . Page 3 Discussion followed regarding scheduling an early morning meeting with residents east of Highway 1 69 to gather input on what type of facilities they feel would be utilized at the water tower park site. Chair Dana Anderson suggested providing some type of flyer to distribute to residents informing them of the proposed meeting. Kelley Olen offered to act as spokesperson for the residents and provided her telephone number (441-0979). 7. Update on Master Park Plan Revision - Snowmobile Trails (Steve Rohlf) Steve Rohlf explained that the City of Ramsey had changed their plan for snowmobile trails. Mr. Rohlf recommended the proposed snowmobile trail head on 165th A venue be eliminated and a new snowmobile trail connection with Ramsey along 181 st A venue be planned. The Park and Recreation Commission accepted this change to the Master Park Plan. 8.1. Review Concept Plan for CPDC (Waddy Schulze Property) John Payton - Senior Associate with Westwood Professional Services of Eden Prairie, Homer Tompkins - Contractor Property Developers Company, and Ed Hasek-Westwood were present to review changes in the concept plan which were discussed at the March 12th Park & Recreation meeting. Discussion followed regarding trails, sidewalks and main collector streets through the proposed development. Commissioner Dave Anderson suggested the main north-south street through the plat be widened so it could serve as a trail corridor. The Planning Commission discussed whether a trail or sidewalk would be more appropriate along this collector. It was agreed a sidewalk would be the best in this situation. The Park & Recreation Commission made the following recommendations: - Eliminate the passive park in the northeastern area of the proposed plat. -Add the southerly wetland area to the proposed centrally located park, and expand to the east -provide flat, greenspace area in proposed park for volleyball, basketball, play- ground, etc. -Developers work with the City Planner on the northern wetland/open space area. 8.2. Review Hillside Estates Concept This item was postponed to a future Park & Recreation meeting. 8.3. ReviewPreliminarv Plat for John Lundberq John Lundberg is requesting to subdivide approximately 40 acres into 3 residential lots about 2.5 acres in size and a remaining 62.5 acre parcel. The subject property is located on County Road 1 and 207th A venue alignment. COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND A CASH PAYMENT TO MEET PARK DEDICATION REQUIREIMENTS. COMMISSIONER HUBERTY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.