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CITY OF LINO LaKES PARK BOARD IeWTTW MCHDM, NOV ENEM 7, 1994 a 10 acre site in the area shown as Phase V. The land to the east should not have the property line ru=Ang thxr-ugh it (the exception area) and a trail access to the area is needed, but not shown on the sketch plan, Tony introduced himself and pointed out the areas that he did and did not control. He showed the two areas where there was major objection to the development and an exception area. that may or may not be sold or developed by the owner- George asked if Tony would consider a loop trail system. He felt it may help get people from one end of the development to the other or to loop them through as a long walking trail. Tony said that they would take a look at that idea. Ar y voiced her concern about this development. She stated that this development was goirul to be confined and wanted to see the people in the area have enough recreation in their neighborhoods to keep them happy. Tony replied that if you look at the layout of the development, you will see that there is plenty of open space in the development. Amy asked it they had done a study on the amount of children that would be ente School District #624 from this development. Tony said he Wd contacted the school district and they sent a letter saying they approach growth as an opportunity and grow with it. He said the letter was on file with the Planning Department. There was other discussion on the development. some question asked were whether the developer could provide playground equipment, the estimated populatim and cost of homes in Phase III and TV, the length of time it will take to complete the whole prof t, the nwnber of realtors that will be selling the homes, zonlzg in the area, the trees in the development, underground utilities and other questions and concerns about the trail system. Ken also asked what could be done with a 3-4 acre parcel. Marty and Tony replied there was enough room for a ballfield if that was what the board wanted to put there. It was decided even though the board has to look at the develcpment as a whole, the board should make its recommendation on Phase I and 11. Sharon said the trail system in Phase I and II should be discussed. Marty said he would eventually like to see the trail go all the way to Hugo. He said what we were trying to do with the lineal trail corridor concept is to try and hug the wetlands and use the natural area as much as possible to make it a 4