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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. Updated: January 2023 <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />7.1 <br />Agenda Section <br />Action Item <br />Meeting Date <br />May 10, 2023 <br />Prepared by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Manager <br />Item Description <br />Meadowvale Heights Park Privacy Fence Request <br />Reviewed by <br />Tim Sevcik, Street and Park Superintendent <br />Reviewed by <br />Joe Stremcha, Assistant City Administrator <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Review and discussion of a neighbor’s request for the city to install a privacy fence at Meadowvale Heights Park. <br /> <br />Recommend, by motion to accept/not accept the installation of a privacy fence at Meadowvale Heights Park. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The trails and boardwalks at Meadowvale Park were updated two years ago after years of deterioration. The <br />boardwalks were removed and replaced with an ADA compliant paved trail section which required filling a <br />portion of the wetland. The state required the relocation of the trail 20-feet to the north to minimize the wetland <br />impact bringing it closer to the property behind the home at 13210 196th Avenue. <br /> <br />Jayne and Dirk Barret, residents at 13210 196th Avenue, recently sent an email requesting the city to install a <br />privacy fence between the trail and their residence. The Barrett’s are planning to attend the Commission meeting <br />to discuss their request. Recent correspondence between Tim Sevcik and the neighbors is attached. <br /> <br />Staff does not recommend a privacy fence since it could set a precedent with our park properties. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />The cost to construct a privacy fence. <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Opportunity to live, work and play <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Meadowvale Park Trail Location and Aerials <br /> Email Correspondence <br />