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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 April 11, 2007 • Ms. Love share that the Annual Lions' Pancake dinner held at the senior center raised $201 for C.A.E.R. and 378 pounds of food. Ms. Love stated that there would be a tour in April and a creative writing workshop along with many other program offerings. 7. Director's Report -Bill Maertz Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared information regarding the Metro Greenways grant application for restoration work at Woodland Trails Park. Mr. Maertz shared key information regarding Anoka County's Mississippi River Regional Trail Northern Alignment Master Plan. If approved and constructed, this trail will lead from Anoka all the way to the Elk River city limits near the Kelley Farm. The Sherburne County Trial Master Plan includes a trail that would connect to the regional trail.. The proposed Babcock Park to Downtown Elk River trail would be an important link in this trail system. 8.1. Community Events -The Amazing Family and Friends Race Parks and Recreation Intern, Mark Ahlness shared information about the upcoming Amazing Family and Friends Race on Apri121 S`. The event will be from gam to fpm • with awards and lunch being served at the end of the event. There will be 10 coordinates for teams to locate through out the city of Elk River. 8.2.A Land Use Cases - Rohlf's Second Addition Preliminary/Final Plat Planner/Park Planner, Chris Leeseberg presented information regarding a request to subdivide a single 1.78-acre lot into three lots, allowing 2 additional single family on the property. Mr. Leeseberg, stated that staff recommends that park dedication be paid in the form of cash for 21ots and a 10-foot trail easement along the entire length of Meadowvale Road, as it adjoins the subject plat. Commissioner Paige asked if the 10-foot easement would be adequeate. Mr. Leeseberg stated that it would be additiona110-feet to the counties right of way. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM TO RECOMMEND ACCEPTING PARK DEDICATION IN THE FORM OF CASH FOR TWO LOTS AT THE RATE APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, AND THAT A 10-FOOT TRAIL EASEMENT ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF MEADOWVALE ROAD, AS IT ADJOINS THE SUBJECT PLAT, • SHALL BE RECORDED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.