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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 <br /> August 14,2024 <br /> Mr. Stremcha explained that it would be around a$115,000 reduction in park dedication money if <br /> they accept the land. <br /> Commissioner Fermoyle asked for clarification on what is being asked of the commission. Chair <br /> Anderson shared that the fundamental question is to accept the trail of value and/or the money. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Loidolt to incorporate a <br /> complete trail around the body of water and include the recommended green space <br /> associated with this trail of approximately 2.5 acres and the remainder in cash. Motion carried <br /> 7-0. <br /> 7. Discussion Items <br /> 7.1 Meadowsweet Bend Development <br /> Mr. Stremcha explained that this is a conceptual plan for review at this time and no action is needed <br /> until the meeting in September. <br /> Ben Schmidt with Twin Cities Land Development introduced himself. <br /> Mr. Stremcha explained that the property is adjacent to Burr Oak and the question to the commission <br /> is if it is agreeable that the park dedication portion of the land encompasses the utility lines. <br /> The Commissioners discussed if it would be used as programable space or not.This park is a <br /> consideration for the disc golf location so it would be a good idea to walk the space before this comes <br /> back in September for decision. <br /> Mr. Schmidt explained this development is a hybrid designed for rural development without curbs and <br /> gutters but with city sewer. He will be meeting with the planning department next week. <br /> Commissioner Niziolek asked if this requires a zoning change. Chair Anderson asked if there will be <br /> public hearings through planning and council. Commissioner Niziolek asked to see the master trail <br /> plan. Commissioner Niziolek pointed out that there is a plan to put a trail through that development <br /> going east to west so there is no other option but to put it along the tamarack swamp setting it off <br /> from the neighborhood and meeting the trail needs. <br /> Mr. Schmidt said that would mean putting the trail through back yards and that is something that <br /> people do not like due to conflicts with assumptions of privacy in such a rural setting. Chair Anderson <br /> asked that Mr. Stremcha go back to the trail plan and pointed out that the dotted yellow line of the <br /> proposed trail connection should have been considered before these plans were made. <br /> Commissioner Niziolek believes a trail would be an amenity to this development. Chair Anderson said <br /> that in an ideal world the trail would follow the bluff line but that would significantly affect these lots. <br /> Commissioner Niziolek said he does not have a plan since he has not had a lot of time to look at the <br /> plans but suggested the developer consider doing it as a cluster house design. Mr. Schmidt said from <br /> what he knows via City staff is that there is not a desire for unconventional design for housing which <br /> 1 0 / E f E 1 11 <br /> NATUR <br />