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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 8, 1993 FREDRICKS- Mr. Dave Sorenson, representing Anderson - Sorenson HAVEN Construction, appeared before the Commission requesting SECOND the approval of a preliminary and final plat for the ADDITION Fredrickshaven Second Addition, as well as a variance for length of the cul -de -sac which would exceed the 600 foot maximum. Sorenson reported that in negotiating the park charge for the property, the plat now shows a 20 foot walkway from the end of the cul -de -sac to the wetland area. It is also proposed that the wetland area immediately south of the project will be dedicated by the Schletty family to the City as part of the park charge requirement. Sorenson reported that the Park and Recreation Commission is proposing a floating boardwalk into the wetland area for wildlife viewing. Garske pointed out that the cul -de -sac is a public street and expressed concern that there may be parking problems on the street with the public coming to use the boardwalk. Drabik viewed the boardwalk as something that will be used by the neighborhood. Drabik pointed out that such improvement will also be made in Gervais Mill Park, which is much more accessible to the public. Sorenson reported that the boardwalk will be a floating platform. Bill Sanders, the park consultant, will be designing the boardwalk, and the Schletty Family is being asked to donate funds toward the cost of construction of the boardwalk as part of the park charge for the Fredrickshaven Second Addition. The City Planner asked if the walkway would be gravel and if the boardwalk would be in place year- round. Sorenson replied that the walkway would be gravel, and Fred Schletty indicated that the boardwalk would be in place year- round. Schletty reported that his family is agreeable to donating the walkway and funds toward the construction of the boardwalk in lieu of a park dedication fee. Schletty pointed out that the Parks and Recreation Commission had recommended a land dedication along the south edge of Lots 5 and 6 in addition to the cul -de -sac connection and the outlot itself. Schletty reported that his family opposed the dedication of walkway area on the south sides of Lots 5 and 6, and felt that this would be a hindrance to the development. Schletty reported that he met with the Park Consultant, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Parks and Recreation Director and discussed the alternative of dedicating cash toward the cost of a boardwalk, the dedication of the 20 foot walkway, and the dedication of the outlot. Schletty Page 3