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Page 5 <br />Some of the areas currently of interest to the Park and Recreation <br />Commission for possible area wide parks include a naturally unique <br />tamarack swamp in the northwest area of Elk River, a area of floodplain <br />adjacent to the Elk River, and an island in the Mississippi River. <br />SAeci¢l Use P¢rks <br />An example of a special use is the fishing pier in Orono Park. Typically, <br />these special uses would be an enhancement of an amenity in a neighborhood <br />or area wide park and not a park in and of themselves. It may not be <br />possible to pre-identify these special uses and they will have to be taken <br />advantage of as opportunities arise. <br />Conclusion <br />Map #5 shows a preliminary concept of all the park components discussed. <br />There will be changes to this concept prior to the final version of the revised <br />Master Park Plan. That final version cannot be finished prior to a revised <br />Land Use Plan. However, the Park and Recreation Commission felt that <br />even a preliminary version and the rationale behind their revised park plan <br />"~ may be of some benefit to the Steering Committee. <br />Lastly, there are other common issues that the Park and Recreation <br />Commission wish to discuss with the Steering Committee at this meeting. <br />These issues include an ISTEA Grant to improve the railroad hiking trail <br />(total project cost is $277,500) and an east/west road corridor through Elk <br />River that may divide Woodland Trails Park and the Elk River Country Club. <br /> <br />PP•sx/6z <br />