09-14-2006 Park Commission Minutes

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Park Board Minutes September 14, 2006 Page 2 5. PARK DEDICATION The Park Board reviewed the proposed Park and Open Space Land Acquisition Policy for determining whether to acquire park land or a fee in lieu of land dedication. COMMISSIONER TWEED MOVED TO ADOPT THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE LAND ACQUISITION POLICY. COMMISSIONER JURCHEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Park Dedication for Final Plat of Trailside Estates The Park Board reviewed the Trailside Estates Plat for land dedication. The developer Corky Smith, is proposing to dedicate Outlot B which is .42 acres in size, as a park. Mr. Smith is proposing to install improvements at the park including certified playground equipment consisting of swings, a slide, and monkey bars, similar to the type made of redwood. Other improvements he is proposing include a gazebo, street lights, trees, and pathways. The Park Board discussed the proposal. It was noted that Mr. Smith is proposing that the City acquire the park when it is complete. The Park Board discussed the pros and cons of the City acquiring the park. The Park Board noted that the City would be responsible for maintenance and insurance of the park. The Park Board felt that although this park would be a city park, it will be considered more of a neighborhood park. The question of how many and what style of neighborhood parks does the city want or need was discussed and that this should be a topic that is included in the planning of future park land for the City. The Park Board stated that it would be helpful if they had more time to review the park dedication request and also felt it would be beneficial if the board members could actually visit the land to look at the terrain and determine what type of park and amenities would be best suited for the area. The Board also noted that it would like a drawing showing the proposed park improvements. CHAIR ANDERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PARK AS A CITY PARK FOR TRAILSIDE ESTATES WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT A PRELIMINARY DRAWING OF THE PARK SHOWING PARK AMENITIES BE PRESENTED AND APPROVED BY THE PARK BOARD.