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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Park & Recreation Meeting Minutes <br />September 10, 1997 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />because of flooding conditions. The Master Park Plan identifies a need for a <br />neighborhood park in this vicinity. <br /> <br />COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED TO RECOMMEND A 2 ACRE PARK SITE BE <br />PROVIDED ON THE EAST PORTION OF THE PLAT CONCEPT PROPOSED BY ROYAL <br />OAKS REALTY, AND TO ACCEPT CASH TO MEET THE REMAINING PARK DEDICATION <br />REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PORTION OF THE PLAT OVER 20 ACRES. COMMISSIONER <br />OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> <br />6. .Uodate -Commur'litvRecreation - JeffAsfahl <br /> <br /> <br />Phil Hals, Streets/Parks Superintendent, provided the following update on possible <br />sites for the proposed skate park: <br /> <br />Oak Knoll Site <br />This site is located between Field NO.2 and 3. Ownership of this property is under <br />negotiation by the City and School District due to the ALC project. <br /> <br />191 sl and Y2 off Jackson <br />This city-owned lot is approximately 1 acre in size (175 x 220'). The grade is flat, <br />with some slope toward the back of the property. <br /> <br />Public Works Brush Site <br />There are some property ownership issues regarding this site to be resolved <br />between the City and School District. <br /> <br />Trianqle Road <br />Phil indicated the city owns a lot off Triangle Road in the Industrial Park which is <br />approximately 150' x 210'. Members of the Commission felt this site is too remote <br />and would be difficult to control. <br /> <br />Jeff Asfahl indicated the Skateboarder's Association may need to begin looking <br />to other property owners, churches, businesses, etc. for possible sites. Jeff also <br />suggested the possibility of creating an area for the skakepark adjacent to <br />proposed Lion's Park teen center. <br /> <br />Chair Anderson suggested the Skateboarders Assoc. contact the School District <br />regarding donating land jointly with the City for either the Oak Knoll site or the <br />brush storage site near the public works building. <br /> <br />Jeff noted the Youth Initiatives Task Force is planning to hold a large group <br />meeting sometime this fall to regenerate interest and support. <br />Jeff noted the Youth Athletic Complex is on track to open in the spring. Chair <br />Anderson requested that a discussion regarding scheduling of the complex be <br />placed on the October Park & Recreation agenda. <br /> <br />Jeff updated the Commission on Otsego's decision to withdraw from the <br />Community Recreation program. <br />