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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />8.1 <br />Agenda Section <br />Discussion <br />Meeting Date <br />February 12, 2020 <br />Prepared by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Item Description <br />County State Aid Highway 12/181st Avenue <br />Improvements and the access to Hillside Park. <br />Reviewed by <br />Jenna Fabish, Assistant City Engineer <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Discussion of the proposed CSAH 12 road access to Hillside Park <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The Parks and Recreation Commission met on January 15 to discuss the proposed CSAH 12 project and <br />driveway access to Hillside Park. On January 21, 2020, the City Council and the Commission held a joint <br />meeting to discuss concerns with a proposed right in/right out access and options to retain full access. <br />The preferred option was off of Tyler Drive, just south of CSAH 12. Council directed staff to begin <br />preliminary design, discuss cost participation with Sherburne County and solicit public input. <br /> <br />The Tyler Drive option does require a driveway easement from the adjacent private property owner (west <br />side of the park). Staff met with the owner (Master Community Association Board) to discuss the <br />proposed Hillside Park access. The board members were not supportive of the Tyler Street access. They <br />felt it will increase traffic and introduce other issues into their neighborhood. From a board approval <br />standpoint, a decision would require a vote by the Master Association (made up of 3 HOAs) which will <br />not happen by the time of construction, currently scheduled for this spring. <br /> <br />City Council discussed this on February 3 and directed staff to request additional time from the county to <br />review an option under the east-west transmission power lines (located in center of the park) and <br />continue communication with Master Community Association Board. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />Potential costs for relocating full access to Hillside Park. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> None <br />