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PARK BOARD March 2 , 1987 Page Two PARK IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL - CIRCLE-LEX LIONS Mr. Stephenson and Mr. Blum of the Circle-Lex Lions appeared before the Board proposing to pay the expenses involved in installing volleyball courts at Sunrise Park . They explained that because the Lions use Sunrise Park each year for their Sandburr Days events , they feel it would be appropriate to make improvements from time to time . Discussion followed regard- ing the number of courts and the placement within the park . The Lions representatives felt that the Public Works Director should determine these things and asked that cost estimates be forwarded to the Lions before continuing with the project . MOTION : Mr. Baumann moved to accept the proposal from the Circle- Lex Lions to pay for volleyball court(s) at Sunrise Park . Deter- mination of the location of the court(s ) and whether one or two courts is appropriate should be made by the Public Works Department . Cost estimates for the project are to be forwarded to the Circle- Lex Lions before continuing with the project . Mr . Ken Johnson seconded the motion which carried unanimously . Mr. Stephenson asked Mr. Volk to also check the fence line on Sunrise Park ballfield #1 since some players feel it is too short . DENNIS ERICKSON BUILDERS - PARK DEDICATION Mr. Ficocello represented D. Erickson Builders . He presented a drawing dated 3/2/87 which he used to explain recent changes to the preliminary plat of the addition planned south"`of Birch Street . The preliminary plat which the Park Board reviewed several months ago included nearly forty acres south of Birch Street . This plat is contingent upon approval of the comprehensive plain amendment which is currently being studied by the Metropolitan Council . The City Engineer has recommended to D . Erickson that the develop- ment be expanded to include an additional approximately 15 acres along the south end. The reason for this recommendation is that a portion of the additional 15 acres is suitable for building and since the plat includes utilities , it is wise to extend the util- ities to as many hook-ups as possible . Also the inclusion of this land to the south would prevent any possible "landlock" situation . To the south of the new proposal , land `is totally unbuildable . Mr. Ficocello explained that althnugh the grading of the entire plat will be completed at the beginning ,'_ the actual building of homes and hook-up to utilities will be done in phases , from the north edge to the south edge . Because of this , the park land will not be accessible or usable until addition is completed to that point (probably in 1988) . The area proposed for park dedication is located partially in the original 40 acres and partially in the 15 acre add-on. The area proposed will meet the requirements of park land for the entire "new" preliminary plat . The area will be brought to suitable grade by D. Erickson ; the plan for possible ballfield, hockey rink and parking will be completed by the City .