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Park Board Minutes August 5, 1991 It appears that Captain's Place, a proposed street that will most likely never have houses on it, is an ideal location for park extension to the proposed Weaver property park. Marty added that the property being handled by Jeff Joyer and Ron Mikolai that was previously offered to the City for sale in this area, had been sold. George Lindy asked the board for discussion on this proposal. Ken Johnson questioned what the total of the dedication is, it is 12 acres including the wetland. He asked Marty Asleson if there is anything that the wetland area could be used for. Marty explained that the area is too wet to even maintain. He used Shenandoah as an example, a park area in with a lot of wet land. It has been so wet this summer that it's not been able to be kept maintained. They discussed that this small area could possibly handle a tot lot. George Lindy thinks this could satisfy the need for a passive type park now, taking care of the Paul Brandt neighborhood need for a park to handle small children. Marty has been in touch with Mr. Brandt about this, and he (Mr. Brandt) seems satisfied that some action is being taken to put a park in his area. John Baumann thought the park proposal up in this area was a good idea. Ken Johnson questioned whether there would be a trail in on the south side of Birch Street. Yes, and Marty seems to think there would be no problem with this, they will be trying to connect to Black Duck Drive and will make an effort to connect from behind the houses. Marty noted that Jeff Schoenbauer from Brauer and Associates recommended that the ideal set up would get people safely from this area to Birch Park. Mr. Corson explained that they would have to gain access from the County to come through the County road easement that is located between Birch Street and this proposed park area. Evidently there is no problem with this, the procedure is to formally request it either in writing or by phone. Mr. Corson suggested that the City ask, as Cities seem to receive priority treatment from the County as opposed to a developer. Mr. Corson says he has already been in contact with the County regarding this. Marty will write a letter to the County tomorrow. George Lindy called for a recommendation from the board. Ken Johnson thinks the request for access from the County should be done before any recommendations are made. After a discussion Ken Johnson made a recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: Ken Johnson recommended to accept the 3.25 acres parcel for park dedication contingent upon the trail access along Birch Street, and also acceptance of access from Black Duck from the west. 3