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Members Present:
Council Liaison:
Meeting of the Elk River Parks and
Recreation Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Chair Anderson, Commission members Ahlness, Holmgren, Niziolek,
Rathbun, Soltvedt, and Williams
Mr. Olsen
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Michael Hecker, Recreation Manager Steve
Benoit, Parks Superintendent Tim Sevcik, Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg,
Recreation Coordinator Tonya Love, and Recreation Assistant Dawn Larson
Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Parks and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Anderson.
2. Consider I 1 / 14/ 18 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Soltvedt to approve
the November 14, 2018, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agenda. Motion
carried 7-0.
3.1 Consider 10/3/ 18 Regular PRC Minutes
Commissioner Ahlness requested the following change to Item 7.1; change
Commissioner Ahlness to Commissioner Rathbun for being on the Woodland Trails
Regional Park Committee.
Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Williams to
approve the following October 3, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes with
the suggested changes. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Open Forum - None
5 Riverwalk Apartment Park Concept
Mr. Leeseberg presented his staff report.
Chair Anderson asked for clarification on what the different colored boundaries meant on the
floodplain map.
Mr. Leeseberg explained it was required setbacks.
Mr. Leeseberg also explained that the map that the Commission had seen two months prior
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did not have the current map's additional building with 67 units on the other side of the
proposed storage facility.
Chair Anderson asked the Commission if the request could be approved next month or if it
had to be this month considering the change of plans and additional apartment units. Also
asking if the new information presented would change the Commissions point of view from
the general consensus by the Commission at the September 12, 2018 meeting to receive cash
dedication for the property.
Dan Anderson, Briggs Companies, stated that the process does not make or break the project
of having park dedication and it is expected to have that. Their biggest concern is regarding
the transient action in the area with 28-30 reports a month to the police department. The
vandalism is over the top and damage is overwhelming. Issue is more about when we put
people there that they are safe, creating a safe environment for them.
The commission discussed the proposed drive to the western portion of the property but
ultimately decided not to provide input on it as they recommended only cash dedication. They
discussed the need for a trail easement running north and south along the bluff line and how
to access this easement from Zane Street.
The commission also had a discussion on the need for a future location of a boat landing
(once Babcock closes) and did not think this property was a good location. They agreed the
city should focus on an area further south near the proximity of the proposed interchange of
167t1i Avenue and Highway 169.
Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Rathbun to accept
staff recommendation of park dedication to be paid in the form of cash for the number
of units approved by the City Council at the rate applicable when the subdivision is
released for recording. (This will be $4,897.02/unit at the 2018 high density rate) A 50-
foot trail easement from under Highway 101 Bridge to the southern property line of the
site shall be provided with the majority of the easement being located above and along
the bluff line. The final location shall be approved by city staff. Adding that a 30-foot
wide trail easement, connecting the 50-foot easement to Zane Street, shall be provided.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. Discussion Items — None
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7. Parks and Recreation Director Update
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. Mr. Hecker also thanked Commissioner Williams for his
leadership and hard work over the past year in support of the Active Elk River campaign.
8.1 Recreation Manager's Update
Mr. Benoit presented his staff report. Mr. Benoit also presented his power point on the 19s'
Annual Family Spooktacular 2018 pointing out that this year's event had record attendance.
8.2 Street and Park Superintendent Update
Mr. Sevcik presented his staff report.
Chair Anderson asked if the group remembered the discussions in the past about the park
signs being horizontal instead of vertical signs Mr. Sevcik presented. He stated, that the
vertical signs were not the ones approved by the Commission and requested if he could get a
copy of the commission recommendations regarding the wayfinding project.
Mr. Hecker explained that the City Council approved the vertical ones and the process of
installation is already underway.
9. Announcements
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
Parks and Recreation Commission work session at 7:52 p.m.
Minutes xxreuared bdDawn Larson.
Dave Anders&n. Chair
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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