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involved with Elk River Youth Football.
4.5 Eagle Scout Project Presentation
Greg Headly with Becker Boy Scout Troop #92 presented adding a Bike Fix -it Station at
Hillside City Park as his Eagle Scout Project. After researching needs of area parks he
discovered that the Hillside City Park had a Fix -it Station listed in its Park Master Plan.
The station will provide access to mountain bikers a place to do emergency repairs and
adjustments and will cost approximately $1500-$2000. Funds will be raised through
fundraising.
S. Action Items
5.1 Park Dedication - Riverplace Second Addition
Mr. Benoit presented his staff report along with explaining what Park Dedication is for the
new members.
Chair Anderson asked if there was any interest in adding a connection to the lake.
Commissioner Niziolek shared that it would be nice to have river access on that side of
town.
Mr. Rathbun asked what the scope of the access woWd be, like a =oe landing.
Commissioner Niziolek stated that a canoe/kayak landuig would be desirable.
Chair Anderson stated it would be access for the development not the whole community.
Mr. Hecker reminded the commission members the motion is for cash or lead and that
planning staff have worked with the developer in what you are discussing.
Commissioner Soltvedt stated the access would need to be for neighborhood only and
cash would be nice for the whole parks system and would benefit more residents and that
there may be a different opportunity later with Camp Cozy.
Commissioner Niziolek stated that it would be nice to have access to the river for the
neighborhood
Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Rathbun to
consider a small access point defined by the devekoper with a width of 50& with the
,—intent-to—connect the neighborhood with the river with kayaks and canoes. Motion
failed 3-4.
Moved mmissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Soltvedt to
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recommend to City Council to accept park dedication for the plat of Riverplace
Second Addition be paid for 40 dwelling units at the rate applicable when the
subdivision is released for recording. This will be $57,037.20 at the 2018 km density
rate. Motion carried 7-0.
5.2 Arena Commission Member Nomination
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report
Moved by Commissioner Holmgren and seconded by Commissioner Ahlness to
nominate Commissioner Williams as the Arena Commission Member Liaison.
Motion carried 7-0.
5.2.1 Establish a Community Based Group for Woodland Trails Regional Park
Grant
Chair Anderson stated that Woodland Trails Regional Park is described as our most
popular park and thought it to be a good idea to seek out community members to be
involved with proposed projects, tours, assist and review design plans, participate in Open
Houses, clean up of post installation.
Commissioner Soltvedt asked if there will be an application or see who would like to be
involved.
Chair Anderson stated that the Park Steward would be a good one to invite people to
present at the commission. There is a much larger community out there of park users that
we need to seek out to be a part of making this park even more magical. Stating he
proposes to round up some folks and bring them in to meet with the commission
members to see what members think.
Mr. Hecker shared that the next agenda item will cover the timeline and community
involvement in the project
Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Williams to
recommend to City Council to form a committee — Friends of Woodland Trails to
be players in the design process. Motion carried 7-0.
Commissioner Holmgren asked that the role of the group be explained.
Chair Anderson shared that the Friends of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge raise
money, volunteer and hold festivals to bring community together. He stated there is a
core of volunteers of Woodland Trails Regional Park and if there are shelters and a
playground this group could offer support in holding activities there.
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