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Page 7 Planning and Zoning Commission October 24, 1979 it was doubtful whether a school would ever be built there, but that they might develop part of that as secondary ballfields, soccer, football, or perhaps a rink, the time range being about 5-8 years in the future. Mr. Short-telt this should : be kept in mind. Area 7 was a small area : in the southwest part of the city, somewhat isolated, .and could develop either as multifamily or residential. It seemed reasonable to consider coordinating with Circle Pines on. Baldwin Park. Mr. Short had a question on Areas 8 and 9 as to whether the Commission felt Country Lakes Park, 22 acres of basi- cally passive uses and special uses, would fulfill the neighborhood park needs for this area. It was felt that the tot lots and open play areas, would provide some of the function, but,that there was a safety hazard with unsupervised children near a swimming beach. It was,suggested that some- thing be provided'south of Birch Street in the,Shenendoah area because of the few number of units that would eventually develop_ in the area, and also be- cause of the proximity of the county open space, which .would reduce the need for a park in these areas.Area 10 , south of Birch Street and east of Highway 49, was a well-defined area and would be served by Shenendoah Park. Area 11 presently had no park other than the trailer court's own facilities, which were designed to fulfill,their own needs. Mr. Short felt there would be a need to provide something for the rest of the neighborhood, perhaps very soon. Area 12, a small neighborhood across Highway 49 to the east of area 11, was fairly far from Shenendoah; if a park were provided in area 11, it would be fairly close in proximity, although Highway 49 would be a barrier Shoreview was also right across County Road J from this area. Moving to the southeast corner of the city, Area 13, east of the interstate, was indicated as needing park facilities. Across the interstate, Area 14, was a rural resi dential.area of one acre lots. The park Board had designated some acreage here which seemed to be in a good location. Mr. Short recommended. that parks in the last two neighborhoods, the small section on the east side of Pelletier Lake and LaMotte, be corrdinated with the City of Centerville. The first re- quired acquisition and development, the second development only. Mr. Short next reviewed the need for community playfield facilities. These were intended to serve a greater number of neighborhoods and a greater popui41- tion. City Hall Park would function as a community playfield. The 40-acre parcel from the State of Minnesota would have been a good location, but would not be included in the park plan. Mr. Short recommended combining neighborhood parks and community ballfields, providing both facilities together following the neighborhood park plan. Sunrise Park was an example of this kind of combination park. The areas proposed were: Above the interstate and west of Lake Drive; east of Interstate 35-E; west of Interstate 35-E; northeast of the Lake Drive/Main Street intersection (area 1); northwest of this same intersect- ion (area2); below the Interstate; and area 4. Mr. McLean raised the question of providing bicycling paths in the southeast part of the city; Mr. Zelinka indicated the city had proposed this at one time, bbt the county had been going to do it, and was now 2 or 3--years into the future. Mr. McLean suggested a loop going up to the county road, crossing the interstate at the bridge, and going down the other side. Also, the county park could be utilized as well.. He felt it would be reasonable to follow some of the arterials, and do something informal, starting with signs on some of the roads. Mr. Zelinka suggested a 9-mile loop along County Road J to Centerville Road,down Birch Street and ..1 Highway 49 or Ware Road. Mr. McLean suggested that a 2 to 3-ft.path of fine crushed linestone would be adequate. Mr. Short was requested to show this in' the park plan.