06-28-2023 PRMIN - Special Meeting

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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 June 28, 2023 Commissioner Anderson asked Miss Behny how much shoulder there is on the south side of the gravel pit in case of erosion. She said there is 5 feet on either side of the trail, 20 feet total width from the water. Commissioner Anderson asked the staff from Lennar for more detail on the type of restoration they are responsible for around the gravel pit since it is currently very steep. Miss Behny explained that the bank on the north side of the water will be cut down. During construction, the trail sides will be stabilized. They are not planning to increase the water totals of the mining ponds. There are water control structures between each water feature. The grading plans show the details. Miss Behny explained how the water level of the gravel pit would be maintained to stay at a similar level to what it is today in more detail. Commissioner Niziolek said he has a suggestion to save a quarter million dollars. He said he suggested removing the trail between J and K all the way to the road. He also recommended removing the trail that runs between roads along the south side of the smaller retention pond in the middle of the development. He recommended putting the money into the park dedication fund instead of this land for park dedication. Commissioner Loidolt said he thought that the city had requested the trail between the retention ponds. Mr. Stremcha reiterated that parks maintenance requested the trail between J and K for maintenance access. Chair Williams said that he has thought about this a lot, and he knows where a lot of these recommendations are coming from. Moved by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Loidolt to accept staff recommendations for a regional trail within the development (shown in blue) from Cleveland Avenue to the current Trott Brook housing development and pay for the trail segment using existing park dedication fund. Motion carried 6-1. Commissioner Niziolek opposed.. Moved by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Brown to accept staff recommendations for a 10-foot trail connecting the sidewalk along the south side of Road G with the trail around the pond-running between basins J and K at Lennar’s expense. Motion carried 6-1. Commissioner Niziolek opposed. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Niziolek to accept staff recommendations with the general trail layout of the trails depicted on the attached Bradford Park exhibit, subject to the recommended changes noted including the exclusion of the zig zag trail that goes along basin H. Motion failed 4-3. Commissioners Loidolt, Brown, Holmgren, Williams opposed. Moved by Commissioner Brown and second by Commissioner Holmgren to accept staff recommendations the general trail layout of the trails depicted on the attached Bradford Park exhibit, and subject to the recommended changes noted. Motion carried 5-2. Commissioner Niziolek and Commissioner Anderson opposed.