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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 5 August 10, 2005 ------------------------------------ Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Parks Planner drew how CR 33 and CR 77 will both be realigned in the future and the culvert will be installed at the new intersection. Council Member Gumphrey asked why the future trail was not on the east side of CR 77 versus the west side of CR 77. Mr. Maertz stated that there would be a need for a stop sign or stop light for pedestrians to cross. Council Member Gumphrey believes the County would have to have a controlled intersection there and would stop at either CR 33 or CR 77. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER THAT THE CITY PURSUE THE UPGRADE OF THE CULVERT AND NOT USE PARK DEDICATION FUNDS. FAILED 1-3. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PETERSON TO SEND THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THE COUNTY TO PURSUE UPGRADING THE SIZE OF THE CULVERT ON CR 77 FOR FUTURE COUNTY TRAIL ALONG A COUNTY ROAD. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 9.1.A. Land Use Cases – July Park Tour of East Elk River Site Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that commissioners met and looked at the existing proposal of the Holzem property in east Elk River. Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Parks Planner shared the proposal the commissioners recommended to the developer. The developer was not in favor of a single loaded street around the wetland. Mr. Maertz clarified that the Parks and Recreation Commission’s position of wanting a park that is easily accessed by more residents in the development than just the few next to the park. We are waiting for a new proposal that does not include a fragmented park; that does not inhibit major uses such as a soccer field. Commissioner Anderson stated that Commissioner Nystrom suggested the commission lean towards park dedication and use funds to buy larger parcels of land in the vicinity, since there would already be a recreational campus with the school being there. Mr. Maertz stated that there would not be any work done on the site until 2008, there will be another proposal sent to the commission, which can make a recommendation at that time. Commissioner Anderson stated he would be in favor of having a workshop meeting regarding the Holzem property due to the significance of the development. 9.2.A. Park/Trail Developments – Meeting with the County Engineer Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared information regarding the meeting with the City and County Engineers about detached trails. The County Engineer was directed to