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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 8, 2006 Page 2 6. Recreation Manager's Report ~ Bill Maertz . Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the Parks and Recreation Department will have a booth at the Business Expo on March 26. Representatives will be available to promote recreation programs, arena programs and park projects. 7. Director's Report - Bill Maertz Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that staff is working on an expansion plan at the YAC Complex. The expansion would include four each of softball, baseball and soccer fields. The youth associations are in support of the project and would be eager to help with a possible referendum, fundraising and adding an additional field fee. Mr. Maertz shared the Pinewood Golf Course operating projections and the current balance of the Park Dedication Fund. 8.1. Community Events - Summer Weekend Games Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that planning is underway for the first annual Stride, Glide and Ride event, which will on July 29th. Several local groups will be putting the event together. The goals of the Stride, Glide and Ride are to develop a competition where the beginning competitor can feel comfortable participating, get people to participate in events they may have never tried before and promote the many resources Elk River has to offer. 8.2.A Land Use Cases - Request by Elk River Ford for a Preliminary Plat Oabez) . Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park Planner presented information regarding a request to create a five lot Preliminary Plat. Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend that park dedication be paid in form of cash at the commercial rate applicable at the time of final plat approval. Commissioner Paige asked about the existing sidewalk on the north side of 171 st and east side of the railroad tracks and why it would not be extended west of the tracks. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the sidewalk was not planned out to extend past the railroad tracks and that there would be a trail on the south side of 171 st. Commissioner Paige asked what was the intended use of outlot A and B? Mr. Leeseberg stated it would be commercial use. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK TO RECOMMEND ACCEPTING PARK DEDICATION CASH AT THE COMMERCIAL RATE APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, AND OUTLOT A AND OUTLOT B SHALL PROVIDE PARK DEDICATION WHEN PLATTED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8.3.A. Policy Issues - Lake Orono Beach Testing and Posting Policy .