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DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 6, 1993 (#3) SUBDIVISION REVIEW SUESS Gerhardson reviewed the location of the 20+ acre parcel to be(jernarcson r ev i — - . . . . divided into 8 lots. He suggested they consider tne acquisition o. a trail easement along Watertown Road. He added they will only ge^ dedication fo- the portion of the property not involved in tne previous subdivision. .Chair Flint 'noted the right-of-way along Watertown Road is 66’ wide. Qsrnaroson concurred ar.a dccea tnere is s '.O' uiility easement outsice tna: rignt-of-way wnicn currently has pcwer poles on i. on tne north side of the road. Wilson stated she is not convinced a trail would ever be needed along the road and felt a wide shoulder would be adequate. Chair Flint felt that Watertown Road could become a major thoroughfare in the future. Cernardson noted a trail is not cesicratec m the park plan for along Watertown Road. It was moved by Howells, seconded by Wilson, to request a park dedication fee in lieu of land for the Suess subdivision. Aye^ a, nays 0. (#4) BIKE/HIKE TRAIL PROGRESS REPORT Chair FI int announced there will be a work session wi th on Wednesday. July 21. 1993 at 7:45 a.m. at wnich Commission will asked the Council to define criteria wier-.ie4 It is hoped by that meeting White will have had a cnance tO <^'scuss the agreement with Hennepin Parks, and Hennepin Parks wi submitted a landscape plan to the City. (45) BALL DIAMOND UPDATE SCHOOL PROPERTY Gerhardson referred to a site plan included in the packet and one to two ball fields are feasible in the review the Park Commission last recommended that staff continue to r the site for a ball field. Cha.r Flint cuestloned the status of the Ball Field Committee with regard to the Maple Plain site. Gerhardson said he was unaware of the progress.