Parks and Recreation Commission Packet 09-11-2024 (4)

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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 5 August 14, 2024 Mr. Schmidt said that the driveway on the east will be used as an emergency access during construction but then they could work out a deal where the city would have access to that after the development is done. He said he appreciated the feedback and would take it into consideration as they continue to work through the process. 8. Recreation Manager Update 8.1 Parks and Recreation Manager Update Mr. Shelby presented his report. Commissioner Niziolek asked if the public will be notified about the River’s Edge Commons Park rock replacement. Mr. Stremcha confirmed they would work with their communications team to get the word out but that there would not be a public hearing. Commissioner Niziolek asked about potential resurfacing of the trails at Woodland Trails and if the commission could be updated on that. Mr. Stremcha said he was not sure of the timeline. Commissioner Niziolek asked for notices given to the public when that occurs. Chair Anderson said he is not sure of a date either. 9. Announcements 10. Motion to Adjourn Special Meeting Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Goodwin to adjourn the special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission at 8:45pm. Motion carried 7-0. Commissioner Goodwin left the meeting at 8:45pm. 11. Work Session 11.1 Concept Review: The Specht Family Farm Housing Development Mr. Stremcha introduced Steve Bono and Heather Barker with Capstone Homes. They have already met with the planning commission and then the City Council. Mr. Bono explained that the property is very special for many reasons, and they were selected by the family to work on the property. Mr. Bono said their desire is to work with the commission on creating a great park. After this meeting they will meet with the City Council to begin a master concept plan. The goal would be to create a 10 to 12-month plan to work with the City of Elk River, Sherburne County and the DNR in hopes of breaking ground on the property next year. Mr. Bono explained that riverfront land on the Mississippi like this is not something they have had many of to work with. The property is located next to the Oliver Kelley Farm. One of the goals of the project is to have pedestrian trails that bring people to the river and after visiting Rivers Edge Commons Park he saw how there could be potential for the property to eventually connect to this park. Mr. Bono explained that they would like to have trail connections to the north, south, and even across highway 10. Page 13 of 84