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\,4 •ty of Item# 7b � MEMORANDUM 1k RiverTO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Stephen Wensman, Planning Intern DATE: June 10, 1998 SUBJECT: Gagne Park Classification Community / Neighborhood park Description Gagne Park is partially wooded 48.27 acres with two level open field areas; one recently farmed. The park is accessible from the North off Waco Street, and borders the Elk River on the South and touches the Elk River in the • North East. Currently several homes along the Elk River use park property to access their homes. The homes have a platted easement for vehicle access off park property; however it is undeveloped and. Also found within park property is storage of junk cars and other debris. Most of the site is in the flood plain that restricts how it may be used. The Southern most open field and part of the Northern, are in the flood plain and cannot have permanent structures. Any temporary structures would have to be removed in times of flood. The open field areas in flood plain are well suited for soccer or baseball fields. Part of the Northern open field area is above the flood plain and is suited for structures, such as a picnic /restroom facility, concessions, and a rental facility and children's playground. The remaining wood land areas provide a buffer and could be used for walking and viewing the river. The forests' species most prevalent include Elm, Basswood, Ash, Hackberry, Cherry, Hawthorne, Gray and Pagoda Dogwood, Arrowwood Viburnum, Prickly Ash, Rose and lots of Poison Ivy to name a few. In the open area there are some prairie remnants as well. • 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River,MN 55330 • TDD&Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425