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Elk River City Council Minutes Page 12 June 19, 1995 The City Council discussed the issue of park dedication and trail systems and sidewalks. ' --. Mayor Duitsman opened the public headng. John Bog-rd, John Oliver's office, representing Ran Basfyr, the developer, discussed the design concepts of the preliminary plat. Councilmember Holmgren questioned the impact that o trail behind the homes would have. He suggested that a trail behind the development would encourage break-ins in the homes. He suggested that the trail be provided for those that live within the plat only. Tom Dillon, Planning Commission representative, indicated it was the consensus of the Planning Commission that sidewalks be included within the plat for the safety of the children and because of the closeness of the plat to Meodowvale School. There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public headng. COUNCIl. MEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 95-3,~, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE URBAN SERVICE BOUNDARY, CASE NO. LUA 95-03. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 9,~-13, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R1A, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R1C, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, CASE NO. ZC 95-03. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The City Council discussed Outlot A which is proposed to be deeded to the city as open space in lieu of park dedication fees. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he would like to see an area made into o park for children. Steve Ach indicated that Outlot A is heavily wooded, includes a wetland, and has a large change in topography. He stated that the property would not be conducive for a developed or active neighborhood park. Councilmember Dietz indicated that he felt the trail system was a good idea as the city is trying to incorporate this parcel into its overall trail system. Mayor Duitsman indicated his concern regarding the residents of this development accessing and using the pdvate facilities owned by the Ridgewood development to the north. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of requesting the developer to construct fencing between the two developments. Councilmember Dietz indicated that he would be interested in splitting the park dedication land and cash donation so the city can use the cash to start developing some of the land it currently owns. Mayor Duitsman suggested leaving 193rd Avenue unapproved at the present time until the city knows what the overall transportation plan will provide.