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A -C./ .K •City of Elk River TO: PARK AND RECREATION Cs ISSION FROM: PATRICK KLAERS, CITY 'D;/ TRATOR Ise" DATE: MARCH 2, 1990 SUBJECT: AGENDA MEMO The next Park and Recreation Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 1990, at 7 : 00 p.m. at the Elk River City Hall Conference room. Attached for your information are the draft 2/7/90 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes. The main agenda item for this upcoming Park and Recreation Commission meeting will be a discussion with Mr. Bill Sanders on draft II of the Master Park and Recreation Plan. This plan was distributed at the February 7, 1990, Park and Recreation Commission meeting. At this March meeting it is appropriate for the Commission to give Mr. Sanders detailed feedback on the proposal . Discussion with Mr. Sanders should center on incorporation of the results of the community survey into the plan. Additionally, at the February meeting the Commission had . a great deal of discussion on the trail systems and, most importantly, how the City can implement the plan. It is fairly obvious that most of the Commission members agree with the general tone of the Master Parks and Recreation Plan, but it is also fairly obvious that the Commission and staff are not certain on how we can achieve the goals as listed in the plan. For example, the Commission supports the development of the trails and continued purchase of additional property for a linking trail system, but are unsure as to how to implement this goal. By this I mean, should the City go out and attempt to purchase property at this time, or should the City wait until property owners develop and then request easement across their land. Additionally, is there some zoning or regulatory technique that the City can use in order to preserve certain areas of the community for future parks without infringing upon individual property owners rights. It is anticipated that following the Park and Recreation Commission review of this draft II, that Mr. Sanders will incorporate this information into the next draft . Draft III will also provide information on how to implement the plan. Draft II currently provides no information in the implementation section. Careful review and comment is needed by the Commission on draft II so that the next draft will be very close to the final version of the Master Park and Recreation Plan. Draft III is anticipated to be distributed at the April Commission meeting. This draft, as it should be close to the final document, will then be distributed to the City Council. 720 Dodge Avenue N.W., Elk River, Minnesota 55330 (612) 441-7420