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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting February 1, 1999 ,r1 Jeff Schoenbauer stated the key points to consider for this development are whether the active park space will serve as the social center for the neighborhood. He reviewed the three key questions to address regarding adequacy of park land: does the park provide adequate recreational opportunities, does the space encourage continuity between active and passive spaces to create a perception of greater space, and does the trail corridor serve the recreational needs of the area. He indicated that adequate open space and natural resource spaces will achieve the principles of conservation development . He added he believes the plan results in balanced park trail and open space and achieves those objectives . Chair Lindy asked who is responsible for paving and completing the trail system. Jeff Schoenbauer stated the City' s policy requires the developer to grade and place the aggregate on the trails . Chair Lindy noted the trail is an integral part of the overall park and the length (approximately two miles) becomes prohibitive for it to be completed due to its cost . Jeff Schoenbauer stated he agrees with this concern and that issue can be brought forward to the developer for discussion. Pat inquired regarding the timing for development and whether it will occur in phases . Mary Kay stated the average developer can handle about 30 lots per year so she believes it would be phased. Jeff Smyser noted this entire property will require rezoning. Pat commented on the need to assure adequate buffers are in place to shield adjacent homes from the proposed active recreational activities . Chair Lindy noted this will be a self-contained trail system for a period of time until other connecting trails are developed. Jeff Schoenbauer concurred and commented on the need to resolve the connection of trails between open and park spaces within this plat . Jeff Schoenbauer asked if the Board believes they are getting what they should in considering a four acre active park space. Paul stated he likes the park and trails as a stand-alone area but this parcel does carry some "baggage" related to the property to the north so he questions whether four acres will be adequate. Jeff Schoenbauer stated he would think the four acres must be fully developable with no easements or limitations on use. He stated the developer feels limited in his ability to change the plan except to provide more easements and buffering. 2