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MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commission September 7, 2006 that the outlot is dry from County Road D south along Maplewood's border down to Beam Avenue. Mans asked how much of Johnson's portion of the outlot is dry. Johnson commented that his portion of the outlot encompasses approximately 10 -15% of the total open dry area. Johnson stated that the outlot is landlocked. If the city is not interested in it, he will approach Maplewood residents that abut it about a possible purchase. He indicated that three other Little Canada property owners would need to be approached by the city in order to make a trail work on the outlot, but he felt that the project was definitely feasible. Mans stated that he was concemed that a trail development in this area could be an uphill battle since multiple property owners would need to be involved as well as the neighboring city. Mans felt that it could be difficult to get land from the other property owners. His initial reaction was to accept cash in lieu of land for the park charge. Johnson stated that one of the property owners, John Scully, is currently looking for someone to develop his land. Scully has an easement from his property to Kohlman Court. Johnson also indicated that another property owner to the north would probably dedicate some land since he has no use for it anyway. Johnson felt the park would add value to the community. He urged Commissioners to not flash into a decision. Davis stated that she was not comfortable making a decision on the park charge at tonight's meeting since she fell more information was needed. The new Commissioners agreed. Mans stated that he didn't want to delay the project, but felt more infoturation was needed from the Parks & Recreation Director and the Parks Consultant. Both are not in attendance at tonight's meeting. He commented that a motion could be made tonight with the understanding that the Council could always overturn it. Otherwise, the Commission could table this item with the understanding that a special meeting could be called to vote on it at a later date. The Council could also make a decision without the recommendation of the Commission if they chose to do so. The Commission decided to table this item until more information is obtained to help them make an educated recommendation. VATERSHED Davis informed the Commission that the Watershed District has invited them to attend a tour DISTRICT of their building with an informational meeting to follow. The Watershed suggested meeting "VVITATION prior to one of the next Commission meetings. The Commissioners felt that the meeting should be held on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. Davis stated that she would notify the Watershed District about the date and time. ■THER BUSINESS The following items were mentioned during the meeting: • Steinert stated that he would send out thank you cards shortly to those involved with the ice cream social that was held last month. The Commissioners thanked Steinert for this work on this event. Mans anno.yiced that Molly Boss bas resigned f .'m the Commission since she has moved to oseville. 1lowever, f other candidates have : pressed intcrest in the open position_ Page 2 of 3