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Elk River Park & Rec <br />Meeting, June 14, 1995 <br />Page 2 <br />space for fields is definitely needed. Also, the proper <br />utilization of the existing fields needs to be studied. It was decided that Jeff Asfahl <br />would take the lead at organizing these issues. Ron Blegen, president of Elk River <br />Youth Baseball, stated that he feels that Elk River is a fast growing community that <br />needs more space for fields and needs to utilize what we have more efficiently. If no <br />space is attained, down the road a few years they may have to turn kids down for <br />youth sports. Mr. Blegen also stated that currently we are using other communities <br />facilities, i. e. Zimmerman and Champlin, for tournaments. Phil stated that we are <br />aware that additional fields are needed in Elk River, but, the funding is holding this <br />up. A lengthy discussion of funding was held. Mr. Blegen recommended 4 large <br />.fields with pitchers mounds be added for a start. Commissioner Tuttle asked Mr. <br />Blegen what we can expect from him. Mr. Blegen stated that he would provide: 1. <br />Labor, 2. Financial support, $15 per/youth.. Jeff Asfahl stated what he thinks it will <br />take to move forward on this issue from here; 1. Study short term opportunities that <br />are out there, and what. it will take to pull them off; 2. A study of other communities <br />plans; 3. Be a leader and build a nice, smart, complex; 4. Get associations to agree <br />on a $ figure, and needs. <br />(8:00) p.m.-Ron Blegen leaves <br />Dave Anderson stated that more research must be done with all associations before <br />the Park and Recreation Commission can come to any conclusions. Dave Anderson <br />requests, from the associations, a summary of the number of kids in each age group, <br />and the number of fields they need for them; then we can compare an inventory and <br />the projected growth to come up with what is needed. <br />• 6. Administrative Subdivision by Gerald Sneft <br />Phil Hals stated that staff recommends that we take the park dedication fee's on this <br />item. Gary Schmitz' letter was reviewed and a brief discussion took place. <br />COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PARK DEDICATION <br />FEE'S ON THE GERALD SNEFT PARCEL. COMMISSIONER ROLFE <br />ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br />(8:15) Planning Commissioner Chris Kreger left. <br />Consider Trail Development vs. Park Dedication Fee <br />Phil Hals explains Steve Ach's memo regarding responsibilities for trail <br />development. Commissioner Tuttle stated that she felt the developer should be <br />responsible for the following: 1. Rough grade; 2. class 5 on all trails on plat; 3. <br />Additional $l00 per/lot trail fee in addition to the $500 park dedication fee. <br />COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT <br />THE DEVELOPER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUGH GRADE, CLASS 5 ON <br />ALL TRAILS OF THE PLAT, ADDITIONAL $100 PER/LOT TRAIL FEE IN <br />ADDITION TO THE $500 PARK DEDICATION FEE. <br />8. Trail Tenderizer Ski Trail Groomer <br />• <br />