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PARR BOARD MEETING JUNE 1, 1992 members who have been on the board the longest, can recall ever having waived park dedication fees. Marty Asleson explained that because this is an Ordinance we are talking about, the City Council has the final say so. MOTION: Ray Johnson made a motion to recommend to the City Council that the Park Board does not waive the park dedication fee for the Roger Derrick/Cottage Homestead project. The motion was seconded by Candi Toffoli. All were in favor. Motion carried. Old Business: PARK LAND /ACCESS ISSUE - Marty Asleson referred the board to plate N-14 in the Comprehensive Plan. He explained that according to the plan we need to acquire a piece of property here. The piece we have been looking at is located in the Rice Creek Regional area near Baldwin Lake, just north of White Pine Road. A piece of property here would access the Regional Park. Previously we were interested in parcels of property along Town Road that is maintained by the County. But it was sold, as was all the property along there. Mr. Asleson has talked with several property owners in this area who don't want to split a small portion of their property off, or they want a very high price. The next step would be to see if there would be a way to purchase a piece inside the Regional Park. He asked if the Park Board thinks we should pursue the possibility of leasing from the County, as we still need a park in this here. We are looking for an open area that would lend itself to more passive type recreation. A discussion followed whereby it was decided that Marty Asleson would look into leasing land from the County. He reported that this has been done in Circle Pines and has worked out well. LOCAL PARKS AND REC UPDATE - Marty Asleson reported on the current status of the trails in Pineridge and Birchwood Acres developments. There is a drastic need for trails to get kids to the new Rice Lake School. Regarding Black Duck Estates, the developer, Eibensteiner has decided to move the trail from the platted lots to along the road right-of-way. Mr. Asleson also reported on the new Rice Lake School field. The grass is in and it's looking real good. We hope to be using it by the end of summer. GOLF COURSE INFORMATION - Marty Asleson referred the board to the information he supplied them in their packets concerning research he has done on golf courses and the City getting involved in construction of one. This golf course could cost several million dollars. A feasibility study would cost approximately $12000. to ,.� $18000. depending on whether the City owned the land or not. 4