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'1`\;4 Al <br /> Item # 9.C.4. <br /> ity of.lk MEMORANDUM <br /> River <br /> TO: Park and Recreation Commission <br /> FROM: Michele McPherson;Director of Planning <br /> DATE: April 12, 2000 <br /> SUBJECT: Discuss May Park Tour <br /> In 1999, the Commission toured a number of park sites within the community <br /> including the proposed park at Windsor Park, Baldwin, Barrington, Hillside and <br /> Country Crossing 1st and 3rd Parks. Many of the remaining parks available for <br /> touring will be dedicated for permanent open space or passive recreation <br /> opportunities. <br /> The May park tour may be a good opportunity to begin discussing regional parks. <br /> Items yet to be decided regarding regional parks include: <br /> A. Minimum size <br /> • B. General location <br /> C. Physical characteristics (i.e., presence of water, trees, topography, etc.) <br /> Staff has been analyzing the eastern Elk River area regarding property <br /> ownership, size of parcels, areas of trees and water, and have identified possible <br /> parcels for acquisition. For the May park tour, staff proposes that the <br /> Commission drive around east Elk River to look at these proposed sites, as well <br /> as visiting East Twin Lakes Park in Ramsey and possibly, Otsego Park to review <br /> the various amenities and land area for regional park ideas. <br /> Recommendation <br /> Staff requests that the Commission provide further direction to staff regarding the <br /> May park tour. <br /> • <br /> s:\PLANNING\MICHMC\PARKNREC\MAYTOUR.DOC <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD&Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425 <br />