7B - Trailside Estates - Developer Agreement & Park Dedication

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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PEQUOT LAKES PA ARD----- `'' WEDNESDA OCTOBER 18, 2006 CITY HAL - Members Present: Chair Anderson, Board Members Tweed, Koslofsky, Samuelson Members Absent: Board Member Jurchen Staff Present: Mayor Malecha; Sandy Peine, City Clerk; and Mike Loven, Street Maintenance Superintendent, Jeanyne Alderson, Office Assistant, Dawn Bittner, Planning & Zoning Council Member: Justin Bolz-Andolshek 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the meeting together at 4:00 p.m. 2. PARK DEDICATION FOR TRAILSIDE ESTATE PLAT The purpose of this meeting was to discuss Park Dedication for Trailside Estate plat with the developer, Corky Smith. The park board previously approved accepting the park as a city park with the stipulation that the park include certain amenities. Mr. Smith contended that the cost of the amenities far exceeded the 10% park dedication fee requirement; especially the certified playground equipment. I i Corky Smith presented the Board with his sketch of the Park. He stated the park is approximately one acre in size. He indicated that he has built a gazebo for the park and will be adding park benches in the park. He also indicated he would seed the park but suggested that the City install a sprinkling system. The Park Board reviewed the amenities it had previously requested for the park. After much discussion Mr. Smith agreed to be responsible for the gazebo, park benches, mulch, lights, trees, sod and a sprinkling system. The Park Board agreed that the City would purchase and install a playground set. Chair Anderson discussed his concern with traffic speed around the park. Mr. Smith stated he didn't feel there was enough distance for cars to pick up speed plus it will be posted with speed limit signs.