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MINUTES <br />Parks & Recreation Commission <br />May 6, zooa <br />Tony Mans of 160 Yorkton Ridge stated that there is no easy access to parks opt their side of the <br />freeway. .He would like to see some type of park in their neighborhood even though it may be <br />small. Another option to consider would be access to the Water Works trail. However, a couple <br />of residents have expressed concern with that option due to unlimited access from the trail into <br />their neighborhood. <br />Sackett Glaser stated that slie favors access to the Water Works trail due to the additional uses <br />that would benefit more people. Gray agreed. Access to the Water Works trail would give <br />adults and children access to parks, traits, and open spaces. <br />Nancy Walstad of 150 Yorkton Ridge stated that she is concerned that access to the Water <br />Works trail could bring additional unwanted activity into their neighborhood. She stated that <br />there is a lot of vandalism, partying, stealing, etc. that occurs on the Water Works property. Slie <br />would want to see more patrol of that area by law enforcement personnel. The Director stated <br />that he will share their concerns with the Ramsey County Sheriff s Department and ask for <br />additional patrol of that area. <br />White commented that there is a holding pond planned for Hidden Acres. He suggested using <br />that tot for a play area if the pond is not needed. <br />Sanders reviewed plans for trail completions in Little Canada so that the residents present could <br />see al] of the potential for access to parks from the trail system. He stated that a bridge would <br />be necessary to access the Water Works trail from the Hidden Acres development due to the <br />creek. The bridge and accompanying trails would cost approximately $100,000. White stated <br />that it would be nice to at least have a trail connection from Country Drive or South Owasso <br />Boulevard to the Water Works trail. Sanders felt that a trail connection from Condit to South <br />Owasso Boulevard would be the least expensive option. <br />Sackett Glaser Pelt that the Commission should consider a trail connection to service the <br />Yorkton Ridge/Hidden Acres area. The Director stated that the City Engineer could be asked to <br />come up with different access scenarios. Sackett Glaser felt that the developer of Hidden Acres <br />should be asked to leave access to the Water Works trail in his plans. <br />L«rson recommended asking t1:e City Engineer to look into options, for a trail connection <br />front Hidden Acres to the Water Works trail «nd adding dais cotanection to the Prarlts 1~I«s7er <br />Plan. <br />Motion secnmlerl by Boss. <br />Motiota carried .i - 0. <br />GERVAIS The Director stated that the Gervais Hills development is located off County Road B2 east of <br />HILLS PAIRIC Edgerton Street and includes twelve new residential lots. There is trail access on B2 <br />CHARGE and there is no plans for a park in this area so he felt that parkland is not necessary. <br />Pa<<>e , . a>, <br />-5- <br />