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