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Park Board Meeting – July 7, 2003 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />4 <br />area. The concept on the preliminary plat is just a bit <br />different than what is typically presented. <br /> <br />Bill stated he does not believe that policing the park will <br />become a reality. <br /> <br />It was the consensus of the Park Board that the concept of the <br />preliminary plat is acceptable. However, the numbers are needed <br />to determine the park dedication credit, if any, that would be <br />given for the park area and trails. <br /> <br />REVIEW PARK DEDICATION FOR CENTURY FARM NORTH PLAT: <br />Rick advised the Park Board reviewed the Preliminary Parks/Open <br />Space Plan for the Century Farm North 1-7th Additions (dated <br />11/18/02) at the December 2, 2002 Park Board meeting. Rick <br />referred to a copy of the minutes from that meeting related to <br />this item as well as two letters addressed to Mr. Smyser, City <br />Planner. <br /> <br />City Staff is still trying to provide a recommendation regarding <br />the park dedication requirements for Century Farm North. The <br />park dedication will consist of land, trail and sidewalk <br />construction and cash. <br /> <br />Mr. John Johnson, Metro Land surveying and Engineering, advised <br />the park area has a lot of pieces. He distributed and reviewed a <br />drawing of the plan noting the shaded areas are park areas. <br />There is a contiguous park area consisting of 4.72 acres. There <br />are approximately 3.09 acres of trails. He stated the plan will <br />be coming back before the City for plat approval. <br /> <br />Paul inquired about the seeding of the upland areas. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson stated he has spoke with the Environmental Specialist <br />regarding seeding. His criteria will be used to determine what <br />seeding will be done. <br /> <br />Paul stated his concern is those open spaces may be needed for <br />play areas for the residents at some point in the future. Native <br />grasses are good but make the area unusable. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson stated that is the intent of the open areas. The <br />trail locations have not yet been determined. Phase I will be <br />completed this year. <br /> <br />Rick advised 4.7 acres would be usable park area. He noted he <br />does not know when the City will have sufficient funds to develop <br />the park. <br />