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ACRES OF PARK LAND DEDICATION FOR RIDGES OF RICE LAKE, INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF WAY IN OUTLOT C FOR ACCESS FOR A TRAIL, AND THAT THE DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT INCLUDE A PUBLIC ACCESS (TRAIL) IN THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC USE OF THE NATURAL AREAS FOR HIKING. COMMISSIONER HUBERTY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-1. Commissioner Reitsma opposed. 9.B.3. Twin Lake Townhomes 2~ Addition, Case NO. P 01-04 Ms. McPherson explained that Twin Lake Townhomes 2nd Addition is a continuation of the first addition which consisted of 30 single family detached townhome units. The second addition will plat 46 twin home units. She noted that in earlier discussions, the Commission agreed to accept cash for park dedication. A public frail corridor was also proposed for the gas main easement. After speaking with Northern Natural Gas, a trail will not be possible, since the trail has to be 12 feet from any high pressure gas main. Commissioner Huberty asked if there would be a trail on Twin Lakes Road. Ms. McPherson sated that there will be a trail on both sides, but that the trail ends southwest of this plat. Ms. McPherson stated that there may be an opportunity to work with the County on the trail issue in the future. COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED TO RECOMMEND CASH DEDICATION FOR THE TWIN LAKE TOWNHOMES 2.o ADDITION PLAT. COMMISSIONER PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 9.B.4. Milt Turtle Administrative Subdivision, Case No. AS 01-01 Ms. McPherson explained that Milton Tuttle is requesting an administrative subdivision to create two new buildable lots on the subject property located at the intersection of County Roads 33 and 1. Staff recommends cash dedication in the amount of $2,940 ($1470 x 2 units). COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED TO RECOMMEND PARK DEDICATION OF $2,940 FOR THE MILTON TU1TLE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION, CASE NO. AS 01-01. COMMISSIONER P.ETERSON SEC~,N, DED THE MOTION.. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. -~.C,4. Di~bO~S Si~)Wr~obile AbLJse of Trails ' "- '" Lori Collins, representing the River City Snow Riders Snowmobile Club, discussed recent activities of the Club to educate the public on snowmobiling laws in the City. She noted that an article from the Police Chief regarding snowmobiling was published in 3 local newspapers. She stated fhaf the Club met with Police Department representatives and Park & Recreation Commission representatives to discuss illegal snowmobiling on City flails. Ms. Collins explained that the Police Chief has asked for the Club's assistance by having two members ride with each of the two groups of law enforcement officers when they are out on enforcement patrol. Currently, the Club has been monitoring the City flails and calling in on violators. They have also been busy puffing out signs. The Police Chief has stated that they will try to get officers out patrolling the trails as soon as possible after a snowfall. Commissioner Dave Anderson reviewed photos he had taken of snowmobiles being ridden on City trails and trail damage that has recently occurred. Commissioner Huberty asked what the cost was to repair the flails. Phil Hals stated that the cost to resurface the trails is approximately $5,000 per mile, and that micro-surfacing is approximately $10,000 per mile. Commissioner Dave Anderson stated that he has observed more damage done on the trails during the 3-day New Year's weekend than was done in the past 3 years. He commended the Snowmobile Club for doing an incredible job. Commissioner Dave Anderson stated that it is difficult for police officers to get out on the trails after a snowfall because they are so busy with road accidents. He explained that Assistant Chief Beahen is trying to work with the judicial system to simplify the process for snowmobiling violations so that it doesn't tie up so much of the officers time doing the paperwork. Commissioner Anderson stated that he would like to see some type of