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5. New Business <br /> Watermark Park Design Update <br /> The Park Board members previously attended the Joint Meeting earlier in the evening. <br /> The Watermark Development and the trails surrounding the development were <br /> discussed at the Joint Meeting. <br /> Discussion of the trail system surrounding the development continued. The Park <br /> Board concluded that they supported the preliminary trail plan for the 10-12 miles of <br /> internal trails within the Watermark Development. They observed that these trails <br /> will add beneficial connections to the current Regional traLin and near Centerville. <br /> Also noted were adjustments/additions that have been made to the Watermark Park <br /> Design since the Board last approved the Master Plan in 2015. <br /> These items include: <br /> * Community Center'location change to the southern portion of the park. <br /> • A parking lot for the Community:Center and the,park incorporated into design, <br /> thus eliminating the need for the bump out on street parking area. <br /> • The hard surface areas and the park shelter was shifted further to the north. <br /> * Preliminary discussion now in place of a potential dock or pier near the lake <br /> overlook and picnic area. <br /> * An ornamental arbor seating feature at the main entrance of the park adjacent <br /> or near a circular trail loop added as a design element. <br /> It was mentioned that Watermark is still planning to construct the park in the first <br /> stage of construction. <br /> When Watermark park construction is being done,the Park Board discussed making <br /> Watermark aware that they want the open space area to be graded as a flat surface for <br /> family activities. Also, to consider an additional small shelter in the other corner of <br /> the park to provide additional shade to the picnic area for a smaller group settings. <br /> A question was asked regarding the land dedication fees. Mr. DeGardner replied that <br /> the developer will be contributing approximately 2 million dollars in park dedication <br /> fees. Of which, the sidewalks will not be credited. This will be credited for the trails <br /> Park Board Minutes <br /> March 23,2016 <br /> Page 12 <br />