06-02-1997 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF 'THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 2, 1997 (#2 - Saga Hill Subdivision Sketch Plan Revie�v - Continued) Gaffi'on indicated that the Plannin� Commission would revisit the northern plan at their May meeting. The sketch plans would be reviewed by the Park Commission again at their 7uly meeting. A meeting was scheduled far b:04 on July 7 for the Park Commission to review Park Dedication on site prior to the regular Park Commission meeting. Lili McMillan suggested the Planning Commissioners also meet on site. (#3) QLD BUSINESS Fiint asked to review the trail as approved hy the Cauncil and discuss the trail agreement made the Spring Hill Golf Club. Discussion will be on-going with the club regarding the trail and its location. Flint referenced portions af the agreement. He noted that the easement would extend 10' along the periphery of the golf club property. The City may develop the trail within 10' of the easement. Scenic trails would be provided off-road for walking and cross country skiing. The trail would be constructed by the developer. The character of the trail would provide far the use by pedestrians and cross country skiers only with a 4' clearing and wood chip base. The trail along Tamarack north of the wetland will be subject to future design with construetion of the course. The developer will contribute $20,000 towards trails in the vicinity of the golf club. Staff will assist with design and layout and be responsible for providing permits. Flint noted that the developer is replacing more wetlands than losing resulting in wetland credits. Twa-thirds af the wettand credit excess will be given to the Ciry for their use. Rustic fencing will be provided between the trail and golf caurse where plantings and berming do not provide any buffer. The golf club will continue with upkeep of these areas. The trail will not be constructed until the grading of the course is completed. Gaffran projected the tune frame of Spring, 1499. The restriction with use of wood chips only relates to trails off of the right-of-way and does not restrict the ather City trails on the right-of-way. Flint said the precise expansion of the right-af-way far the trails will depend on the topography. This will result in possible less than 10' or more than 10'. Any modification to the 1�' easement would require mutual agreement of the City and developer. Flint noted that the trail plans will require much negotiation, goodwill, and communication. The agreement daes nat include any provision for a boardwalk. Flint said this was a sensitive issue. The developer did not want a boardwalk extending farther than 50' from East Old Long Lake Road. City determined that the provision would not he included in the agreement as the Paxk Commission had originally suggested a boardwalk e�ending 200'yards at its proposed location. 5