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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 September 13, 2006 • Commissioner Kuester asked what site the YMCA would be built on. Mr. Maertz stated it would be located at the water tower site near Lake Orono. This site was on the Master Park Plan as a possible future park; the Master Park Plan list will need to be revised. 8.1. Community Events -Fright Night Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the 7~ Annual Fright Night will be on Oct. 28~ at Pinewood Golf Course. There will be a treat trail for younger children and a Horror Forest for the older participants. 8.2.A. Land Use Cases -Liberty Heights Estates Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park Planner presented a preliminary plat application for Liberty Heights Estates, a 438 unit single family residential subdivision on the east side of Elk River. The plat proposal includes an approximate 10-acre park south of the proposed school grounds, consistant with direction given during concept review. During review by Planning Commission, it was suggested that a 2-acre park be added to the south side of the development, along with a greenway trail through blocks 48 to connect the two parks and break up the long residential blocks. Commissioner Niziolek asked if there would be any guarantee that the proposed trail around • the wetland would be high enough to stay clear of flooding in reasonable conditions. Mr. Leeseberg stated that it was discussed and the plan is to build the development in phases which will allow the trail to be built at the correct elevation. Commissioner Anderson asked if there would be an outlet in the development and what is the topography of the 2-acre park. Mr. Leeseberg shared there would be an outlet on the west side of the development and the proposed 2-acre park is made partially up of wetland area. Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that there would be less cash paid to park dedication; however this park will enhance the development. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL THE ADDITION OF A TWO ACRE PARK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE DEVELOPMENT, AND THE ADDITION OF A MID BLOCK TRAIL THROUGH BLOCKS 4-8. MOTION FAILED 0-7. Commissioner Anderson stated that there is two issues, the first issue is of supporting trail connections and the second is 2-acre park near the wetland. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY • COMMISSIONER PETERSON TO RECOMMEND THAT STAFF WORK WITH DEVELOPER TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE TWO ACRE PARK