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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes June 11, 1997 Page 3 which includes 1.54 acres of wetland, for a net usable park area of 6.59 acres. The centrally located park will include a ballfield/soccer/playfield (hockey in winter), a tot lot with playground equipment. a tennis/basketball court, and a picnic shelter with picnic tables. There will be 3 trail connections to the park. The developer has requested credit be given for park improvements when Phase 2 of the project is developed. John Payton noted there will be tot lots and other amenities associated with the townhomes. as well. Members of the Commission expressed interest in the developers' proposal for a passive park in the northeast portion of the plat. as well as a trail along Trott Brook. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE PARK LAND DEDICATION CONCEPT COMBINED WITH A CASH CONTRIBUTION TO MEET PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TROTT BROOK FARMS SUBDIVISION. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH THE DEVELOPER AND THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION IN DEVELOPING THAT PORTION OF TROTT BROOK AFFECTED BY THE TROTT BROOK FARMS PLAT AS A LINEAR PARK. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT OF PARK DEDICATION CREDIT FOR IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY THE DEVELOPERS IN THE TROTT BROOK FARMS PARK, WITH DETAILS OF THE PARK WORKED OUT AND PRESENTED TO THE COMMISSION PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTING ANY IMPROVEMENTS. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.2. Administrative Subdivision (James Maplethoroe) AS 97-4 James Maplethorpe is requesting to subdivide a 5 acres parcel into 2 lots at 13975 196th Avenue. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT A CASH PAYMENT OF PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAPLETHORPE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7. Discussion of Hillside 5th Park Chair Anderson acknowledged receipt of a letter from Chuck Gilliam adressing residents' concerns related to development of the Hillside Estates 5th Addition park. Chuck Gilliam, 11018 196th Avenue NW, asked the Commission to consider the concerns of the residents. as stated in his letter. Lou Kirsch, 11098 196th Avenue NW, owner of Lot 3 adjacent to the park, expressed his objection to locating the proposed playground area next to his home. He stated he was told when he purchased the lot, there were no plans to develop the park. He requested the park be as least intrusive to the residents as possible.