03-21-1995 PR MIN - JOINT
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JOINT MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1995
P &R Members Present:
Chair Dave Anderson, Commissioners Dana Anderson,
Daleiden, Olson and Tuttle
P &R Members Absent:
Commissioners Rolfe Anderson, Donais and Lipetzky
PC Members Present:
Chair Kuester, Commissioners Sullivan, Thompson, Minton,
Kreger, Dillon, and Tacheny
PC Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent; Steve Ach, City
Planner
The joint meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission and Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order by PC Chair Louise Kuester and 7:00 p.m.
PR Chair Dave Anderson gave a brief description of the Park and Recreation Commission
process involved in choosing between a recommendation for park dedication fees or
property.
PR Commissioner Dana Anderson explained the updated Park Master Plan and all of the
work that was involved in arriving at the recommended need for 114 acres for sports
fields.
After discussing the issue, there was an understanding by both Commissions, but no
formal action was taken.
PR Chair Dave Anderson raised the following concerns about the sidewalks/trails issue:
· Safety and the need to separate pedestrians and vehicle traffic
· The need for sidewalks on both sides of street in sewered developments
· The distinction between concrete sidewalks for pedestrians and wider
bituminous trails for recreation.
After a discussion by members of both Commissions, it was the consensus of the group
that sidewalks are a concern for the Planning Commission and would be considered for ,
future plats in the sewer district, and that trails are a concern for the Park and Recreation
Commission and would be considered on all future plats.
Joint Planning/Park & Rec Commission Minutes
March 21, 1995
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PR Chair Dave Anderson discussed tree preservation by stating that 10,000 square foot
lots in a slightly rolling terrain have little to no chance of preserving existing trees.
PC Commissioner Minton stated that there isa need for smaller lots as well as larger lots
and by requiring the developer to plant trees for those removed, there is often a net gain
in trees throughout a plat.
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After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the group that there is no need to call for
any action on tree preservation at this time.
The Planning Commission members left at this time (approximately 8:55 p.m.)
The Park and Recreation Commission reconvened their meeting at 9:00 to discuss further
business.
Chair Dave Anderson introduced a discussion of a grant application proposed by Mike
Niziolek. Mike Niziolek wishes to write a grant for the purchase of a 25 acre tract of land
north of the Ridgewood Estates subdivision under the Natural and Scenic grant program
that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
It was the consensus of the Commission to encourage Mike Niziolek to continue writing
the grant application and that the Park and Recreation Commission would take formal
action supporting the application at the 4/12/95 meeting.
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Chair Dave Anderson shared information about the proposed east/west road corridor.
After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the Park & Recreation Commission
members that they would not support any road alignment that touched Woodland Trails
Park.
Commission members considered topics for discussion at the upcoming joint City
Council/Park and Recreation Commission meeting on 4/10/95. The following subjects
were suggested:
· Information on updated Park Plan,
· Land use versus zoning for capturing park dedication fees, and,
· Trail issues, including trails/sidewalks, various trail sections, and widened road
shoulders for trail purposes.
There being no further business, it was the consensus of the group to adjourn the
meeting.
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Phil Hals
Street/Park Superintendent
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