07-06-1993 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMbSSION MEETING OF JULY 6, 1993 (#3) SUBDIVISION REVIEW SUESS Gerhardson reviewed the location of the Suess subdivision , a 20+ acre parcel to be divided into 8 lots . He suggested they consider the acquisition of a trail easement along Watertown Road . He added they wiii only get dedication for th� portion of the property not involved in the previous subdivision . Chair Flint noted the right-of-way along Watertown Road is 66 ' wide . Gerhardson concurred and added there is a 10 ' utility easement outside that right-of-way which currently has power poles on it on the north side of the road . Wilson stated she is not convinced a trail would ever be needed along the road and felt a wide shou � der would be adequate . Chair Flint felt that Watertown Road could become a major thoroughfare in the future . Gerhardson noted a trail is not designed in the park plan along Watertown Road . It was moved by Howells , seconded by Wiison , to request a park dedication fee in lieu of land for the Suess subdivision . Ayes 4, nays 0 . (#4) BIKE/HIKE TRAIL PROGRESS REPORT Chair Flint announced there will be a work session with the Council on Wednesday, July 21 , 1993 at 7 : 45 a.m. It is expected that by that meeting White will have had a chance to discuss the agreement with Hennepin Parks , and Hennepin Parks will have submitted a landscape plan to the City. (#5 ) BALL DIAMOND UPDATE SCHOOL PROPERTY Gerhardson referred to a site plan included in the packet and noted one to two ball fields are feasible in the area indicated . He noted the Park Commission last recommended that staff continue to review the site for a ball field . Chair Flint questioned the status of the Ball Field Committee with regard to the Maple Plain site . Gerhardson said he was unaware of the progress . It was moved by White , seconded by Wilson , to table action on this issue until a report is made to the Commission by the Ball Field Committee . Ayes 4 , nays 0 .