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Planning&Zoning Board September 9, 1998 Page 10 Board did not indicate the parcel had to be in the south property area. He stated he did try to meet with the Park Director. It was indicated that the park is in the hands of a park consultant. Chair Schaps stated he believes the preliminary plat should not go anywhere until the park has been placed. Mr. DeGardner, Park Director, stated the Park Board is interested in a 3 acre parcel of land. The Park Board is open to locate the park anywhere that it fits into the development. It must border the south end of the development if future expansion of the park is desired. Chair Schaps asked if any residents have approached the developer regarding the park. Mr. Quigly indicated that no residents have contacted him. He did speak with Mr. Latondra, an attorney for one of the property owners. Chair Schaps stated that he is concerned there will be no ball fields within the park. Mr. Quigly stated that is not the concern of the residents of Clearwater Creek. Those residents are more interested in a nature park. He stated he received that information based on a survey that was taken. Chair Schaps indicated he would like to see the survey. He stated he frequently hears Lino Lakes residents complain about the lack of ball fields within the City. Mr. DeGardner stated he has heard from five residents who would prefer an active neighborhood park. Chair Schaps stated the members of the Planning &Zoning Board are disappointed. He stated the revised preliminary plat is elusive. He stated there are too many holes in the report. Mr. Dunn stated the applicant should be given more time to reconstruct with staff and meet with the Park Board again. If the neighbors in the area do not want a park, the City must deal with that. He suggested the applicant work with staff again to resolve all the issues. Mr. DeGardner stated the applicant does not need to meet with the Park Board again. The bottom line is the Park Board would like 3 acres of land for park space. If the developer is able to locate the 3 acre parcel with a future expansion area of the park he will approve it himself. Chair Schaps asked if Mr. Quigly has a problem with fixing other recommendations by the October, 1998, meeting. Mr. Quigly indicated that will not be a problem.