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PARR BOARD MEETING JANUARY 8, 1992 will be to add a basketball court to the park at the tennis courts on Andall and Wood Duck Trail. Plans are to put up at least 1/2 court. He will need to clear brush and check on the soil type, etc. The court would be on the north side of the playground, but behind the tennis courts. To fund this project he will first start by asking for donations and then organize a fund raiser. He is appearing before the board tonight to get permission to use the land for this purpose. Everyone thought this was a good idea. George Lindy thinks the concept sounds good and wants to see the project in its planning stages , John Baumann says there is a need for something like this in that area. Marty Asleson says the Parks and Recreation Department will be glad to work with Tom. At this time Tom Jensen is asking for a letter to the District Scout office from the board stating that they have accepted Mr. Jensen's idea. Marty Asleson will draft a letter. Mr. Jensen hopes to start on the project approximately May 15, 1992 . OLD BUSINESS• Black Duck Estates - Marty Asleson updated the board on the progress of this development. In attendance regarding this matter were the developer, Mr. Marcel Eibensteiner, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swanson, owners of the house at 985 Birch Street. Evidently Mr. Eibensteiner asked the Swansons to attend this meeting. The original plan that was recommended for trail dedication was to run the trail up the side and around behind the Swanson property, rather than go in front of the property along the right-of way. The Swansons are not in favor of the trail running behind or in front of their property. City staff and the Parks and Recreation planner met with the county and it appears that the county highway department would allow for trails on their right-of-way, and that some variance in trail location is allowable. The suggestion was made to move the trail towards the road further in front of the house. If the trail should be in front of the house it would interfere with parking extra cars here and would ruin the Swanson's two car drive-way, also the Swansons feel that it would be un-safe for children. Mr. Eibensteiner suggested he buy the property from the Swansons. This plan seemed agreeable with the Swansons. With this in mind, Mr. Eibensteiner will have to contact the property owner to the east on the corner of Birch and Black Duck to get permission to run the trail in front of that property on Birch St. The house on this lot faces Black Duck. Mr. Eibensteiner will also have to get permission again from the County. Bill Nissen asked Mr. Eibensteiner if he would then re-plat the 3