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<br />Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes <br />).J ovember 8, 2006 <br /> <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz reported that requests for proposals were <br />sent out to sell the 5'h Street property, Staff is continuing to look for staff for adult fitness <br />and teen programs. <br /> <br />Mr. Maertz shared that staff is creating a DVD with the help from our Cable Department to <br />use for marketing purposes. It will feature highlights from our programs set to music. <br /> <br />Mr. Maertz reported that the Senior Center will be hosting several local tours in December <br />and January. <br /> <br />7. Director's Report - Bill Maertz <br /> <br />Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz reported that the City Council approved <br />the YMCA Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, December 11. Under the terms <br />the City will receive 24 hours of gym time. Staff is pursuing an 8,000 square foot gym while <br />staj~ng within the $12 million budget versus the proposed half size. <br /> <br />Mr. Maertz shared an update regarding the construction of the new Library, River's Edge <br />Commons Downtown Park and the current park dedication balance. <br /> <br />Mr. Maertz shared that Pinewood Golf Course would host a Minnesota PGA Junior Golf <br />i\SSOelation 2007 Tour Event. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kuester asked what ages and if they rotate to different courses. <br /> <br />Mr. Maertz stated that the ages for the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf tournament would be <br />for ten and under and is considered a transition tour for junior golfers. <br /> <br />8.1. Community Events - None <br /> <br />8.2.A. Land Use Cases Request by United Health Inc. for an Administrative Subdivision in the <br />Elk Path Business Center Addition <br /> <br />Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park Planner presented information on United Health Inc. <br />request for an administrative subdivision. Located on the southeast corner of Waco Street <br />and Business Center Drive which will consist of a single 20.6 acres lot with approximately <br />189,000 square foot data center. <br /> <br />Mr. Lceseberg stated that staff recommends that park dedication be paid in the form of cash, <br />at the rate applicable at the time of fmal plat approval, for 20.6 acres. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kuester asked if the grove of trees that are in the vicinity of this development <br />would be impacted by this project. <br /> <br />Mr. Leeseberg shared that the grove of trees will not be impacted by this project. <br /> <br />MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM AND SECONDED BY <br />COMMISSIONER PETERSON TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ACCEPT <br />PARK DEDICATION IN THE FORM OF CASH AT THE RATE APPLICABLE <br />AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT AFPROV AL. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. <br />