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.-�/ —\ <br /> \i - <br /> FAk it Item#7,B.3. <br /> y of � MEMORANDUM Ri• <br /> verTO: Park and Recreation Commission <br /> FROM: Stephen Wensman, Planner fr <br /> DATE: July 8, 1998 <br /> SUBJECT: Mississippi Oaks 5th Addition Park <br /> Description <br /> The site is located in the flood plain of the Mississippi, behind and down a <br /> slope from the future homes of Mississippi Oaks 5th Addition. The site <br /> consists of primarily Silver Maples providing a canopy over most of the <br /> mostly flat tall weedy grass site. Much of the site is in the flood fringe of the <br /> Mississippi which prohibits permanent structures. Any structures located <br /> there will need to be removed in the event of a flood. <br /> Attachments <br /> • • Location map <br /> • Topographic map <br /> Site Issues <br /> • Saving trees <br /> • Screening from Neighbors <br /> • Access to the river <br /> • Flood way restrictions <br /> Park Concept <br /> Because the site is small, tree covered, and in the floodway, only one concept <br /> has been developed. The river is the main focus of this park. A gravel path <br /> loops around the site with a spur going up a small hill to Riverview Drive in <br /> the Mississippi Oaks 5th neighborhood. At the street could be a small park <br /> sign that welcomes people to the site with a few small flowering shrubs. <br /> Around the looped trail the tall weedy grass is mowed and shade grass <br /> introduced, (as much as is possible). The mowing will lessen the number of <br /> insects and may make the park more usable in summer. At the river bank a <br /> few removable benches could be installed and some picnic tables where there <br /> III is some sun. <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River,MN 55330 • TDD&Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425 <br />