04-07-94 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION APRIL 7, 1994 PARK Sanders reviewed the City's park acquisition needs ACQUISITION which would complete the park system as outlined in NEEDS Park Master Plan. These include the Denner which would com lete the Y property P powerline trail system in the Westwinds area, extension of the powerline trail system from Payne Avenue over to Desoto Street, and the Turnquist wetland area. Remerowski asked if there was any open water in the Schletty wetland area. Sanders replied that the open water was very limited. Holm asked how many individuals were involved in the ownership of the Turnquist and Schletty wetlands. Sanders replied that the Turnquist and Schletty families own these properties. Sanders reported that about 5 or years ago the City approached the Turnquist family about the purchase of the wetland, however, they were not interested in selling at the time. Sanders felt these two wetlands should be purchased in order to preserve them. Johnson pointed out that part of the Turnquist wetland was lost to the Mid Oaks plat, and part of the Schletty wetland has been lost to the Frederickshaven plat. Morelan replied that it was his understanding that the Frederickshaven plat disturbed only a very small portion of the wetland, and a ponding area was enlarged in order to compensate for that disturbance. Sanders felt that wetland regulations are tougher today than they were at the time the Mid Oaks plat was developed. Remerowski suggested that the City wait until these property owners are willing to sell. Remerowski pointed out that the property probably cannot be developed, therefore, there is little value to the property. Perhaps the property owners would donate the property to the City for tax benefits. Remerowski suggested that the City inquire about the property occasionally so that the owners are aware of the City's interest. Remerowski pointed out the lot under the powerlines on