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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 4R()NO PAR�COMMISSION <br /> 1�vIEETING HELD QN AUGUST S, 1996 <br /> (#3 -Discussion with Sumrner intern - Continued) <br /> Flint commented that the maps of park loca#iflns were smatl but infor�n the reader of the <br /> general area. Schultz saic� a larger fold-dut type map will show the locatiori af all of the <br /> parks in relation to each other. The sca.le of 1"to i�0'will be kept to m�intain an eyual <br /> understanding of t�e various parks. Gerhardson suggested the use of a quarter section <br /> map instead of a futl section. McDermott said, when plans for future parks are made, <br /> other maps will be added. <br /> Casco Pomt Park will i�e elassifieri as a nature/�onservation area. The cleed restrictions <br /> shal� state t�at the park shall be maintained as apen spaee natural woodland, instead of <br /> listing restrictxons from a negative standpo�nt. Any restrictions from deeds or otherwise <br /> sha11 be included for each park. It was noted that Casco Point Pa.rk was deeded frotn the <br /> neighbors to the City and previously housed an irrigativn system for the entire circle. FIiM <br /> said that the prablems previousiy reported relating to snowmabile usage and vehicles <br /> being par�ced witlun the park shauld be noted. �erhardson reported that a survey shows <br /> that mast of the parking is 6eing done within the pubiic right-of-way. The baundaries are <br /> posted. Parking is prohibited between 2:00 a.m. anc4 5:00 a.m. <br /> Flint �sked that the topographic and site plan maps be shoum side by side on the f nal <br /> report sa compatisQns ma�be made. This will require e�tending the repQrt on each park <br /> to cover thre+e pages. <br /> Under�iackberry I'ark, McMillan noted tf3at the special use group is t-ba1Z, rather than <br /> Little L,eague. It was noted that the house located in the midst of the pa�k was there prior <br /> to the area becomi�g park land. Gerhardson said the property where the lot is located was <br /> the only buildable lot, and the park lar�d area is filled vretlands. <br /> Under�-Iighwood nature area, Wilson asked that the ci�aracter state that the natur�trail <br /> pres�rve is "partially surrounc3ing by" single family residential housing. The platted <br /> alleyway wiD aiso be noted on the map. Wilson also suggested the specific <br /> recommendarions note the need for a boardwalk. Gerttardson will be checking on a <br /> possihle smalier sign to be ptaced near the road. Wilson witt vbtain ihe history of tt�e park <br /> and how the City came to purchase the property for inclusion under the not�s and <br /> comments section. <br /> Under Na�varre Mini-Park, the poor quality of the playground equipment was noted. The <br /> chain link fence will be relocated to facilitate access frorn the neighborhaad, instead of <br /> being rernoved. Gerhardson suggested the fence on CoRt! 19 sid�remain and fencing be <br /> placed along tlie back s�de of the pragerty. The personal notation ("I believe"}will be <br /> deleted under speci�i�recommendations. Schultz sug�ested the removal of 1 or 2 trees or <br /> trimming down of trees to eliminate the darkness within the park area. It was noted th�t <br /> the CDB�reference is to Cammunity Developrr�ent Block Grant funding. <br /> 3 <br />