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PARR BOARD MINUTES Monday, December 2, 1991 Mr. Menkveld that the park land be enlarged on the east side to include lot 25 and make room to park about 5 or 6 cars here at the end of the street . Mr. Menkveld was not in favor of this plan, however, Don Volk pointed out that by making the road come straight in to the park land and using the end of the road for a small parking area and turn around, squaring off the adjoining lots 24 & 26, and not having a cul-de-sac there as the plat shows, there would be a savings of road and curb costs for Mr. Menkveld. Candi Toffoli noted that the trail runs through the back of lots 9 through 15. Mr. Menkveld agrees that this is not ideal, but it does serve trail needs, and,that the trail is not close to the houses. Marty Asleson says he has seen this in other communities and the citizens seem to like the natural setting of the trails. He says one of the main ideas is to hook up to the regional trails on the other side of Marshan Lake from here. Don Volk suggested to the board that they should be sure when they make their recommendation to the council, that they note that trails in the area be held to 884 contour, no lower, and also if the board agrees to allow a trail here, the developer be required to obtain DNR permits, which he would most likely do anyway. Mr. Menkveld says there should be no problem with this. Mr. Volk questioned the type of soil, as the City will have to use equipment here. The ground is very solid here. And would be under water for a short time during heavy rains, probably only a few times a year. MOTION: Candi Toffoli made a motion to recommend to council to accept for park dedication, the proposed trail dedication along the lake, with the stipulation that the trail be no lower than an elevation of 884 contour, and that the developer get DNR approval for this, and for park land dedication, eliminate the cul-de-sac on Park Circle, eliminate lot 25, and re-configure lots 24 and 26 slightly to square off the park land. The motion was seconded by John Baumann. All were in favor. The motion carried. Weaver Property - Kirk Corson - This is an update of the park proposal that was accepted at the August 5, 1991 meeting. The Weaver property being developed by Hokanson Development will be called Quail Ridge. That proposal was contingent upon acceptance of the DNR and the Anoka County Highway Department. The highway department would have to accept the trail coming across the right- of-way on Birch street, east of Pheasant Run. Our city engineers have written the highway department asking for approval, and we have not had a response as of this date. Marty Asleson says that the reply could be here by the first of the year. Don Volk added 3