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<br />Park Board Minutes <br />May 15, 2017 <br />P a g e | 2 <br /> <br /> <br />Former Chair George Lindy had previously resigned from the Park Board. Clark <br />Gooder nominated Pat Huelman as the new Chair of the Park Board. Pat Huelman <br />accepted being the newly appointed Chair. Clark Gooder nominated Andrew Levi as <br />Vice Chair of the Park Board. Andrew Levi accepted being Vice Chair. All in favor <br />and MOTION carried. <br />5. Open Mike <br />There was no one present for Open Mike. Open Mike was closed. <br />6. New Business <br />Review Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Master Plan Amendment <br />Crystal Passi from Anoka County Parks Planning department was present to inform the <br />Board that they’re updating the comprehensive plan for the Rick Creek Chain of Lakes <br />Park Reserve which includes the Master Plan for Wargo Nature Center. She passed <br />around a Master Plan Executive Summary for Wargo Nature Center for the Board to <br />review. <br />Ms. Passi mentioned the Master Plan incorporates the redevelopment of the Peltier <br />fishing area by adding a new Pier, additional camper cabins at the campground, and <br />improving the interpretive area at the burial mound as well as other improvements that <br />are itemized in the Full Site Phasing Plan included in the handout. <br />Ms. Passi also noted that this will be completed in a phased approach, they have started <br />the first phases at this time. No timeline has been established and is based on bonding <br />and funding. <br />Review Lake Amelia Vistas Concept Plan <br />Mr. DeGardner presented the Lake Amelia Concept Plan. It is a residential community <br />located along CSAH 54/20th Ave just east of Amelia Lake. The site contains 40 acres <br />consisting of a mix of eight apartment buildings, ten twin homes and two senior <br />assisted living apartments. The Concept includes a public trail along the lake. Park <br />Board reviewed the proposed trails and sidewalks within the Concept Plan and the <br />adjacent connections to the Regional trail system. The Plan does not include a City <br />Park and the City will require cash in lieu of land dedication. The Board discussed <br />possible funding from the County if trails would be designated as Regional trails and