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Park Board <br />September 4, 2024 <br />pg. 2 <br /> <br /> <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br /> <br />Oaks Company Inc. property located south of County Road J/Ash Street/CSAH 32, west <br />of Centerville Road/CSAH 21 and north of Wilkinson Lake Boulevard. The development <br />contains 4 parcels totaling approximately 76 gross acres and consists of mix of <br />residential housing types and commercial development. The proposed development is <br />called Wilkinson Waters. <br />The proposed project includes commercial retail space, two (2) – three-story 100-unit <br />market rate multi-family buildings (including clubhouse, large communal green space, <br />and additional amenities), 34 for-rent townhome units, 22 for sale townhome units, and <br />one (1) – 100 unit senior living facility. <br />Figure 10-2 of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as a Neighborhood <br />Service area, with Neighborhood Park Area C conceptually located on the north side of <br />Ash Street. With 356 residential units in this development and potentially more to the <br />west in the future, the Park Board should consider designating a neighborhood park in <br />this area. <br />A minimum 30-40ft wide pedestrian way/trail connection should be made to Centerville <br />Road, Ash Street, local public street, and public open space. In addition, a multi- <br />functional greenway corridor with trails should be created. <br />Lauren Grouws VP of Development for Wilkinson Waters LLC is present at the meeting. <br />Mrs. Ballering asked if there was any objection from the community to this <br />development. Mrs. Grouws stated this is the first board meeting the development has <br />attended. Mr. DeGardner stated the purpose of this meeting was to discuss the park <br />and trail issues. <br />Mrs. Ballering asked if we have the resources to put in any new park system. Stated that <br />the City Council hasn’t given the Park Board the funds to maintain the parks. Mr. <br />DeGardner stated this development will generate park dedication fees for the City. <br />Mrs. Schmidt asked what the closest park to this development is. Mr. DeGardner replied <br />Birch Park and Tower Park. Mr. Kusterman also mentioned Brandywood Park. <br />Mr. Huelman asked Mrs. Grouws about the demographic of the housing. She answered <br />higher-end apartments. Mr. DeGardner asked if she anticipates a lot of families with <br />young children. She replied maybe a lot of empty nesters but could also be families. <br />Mrs. Schmidt discussed a prior development that proposed the HOA would create and <br />maintain their park. <br />Mr. DeGardner asked Mrs. Grouws what her perspective is on the identified 2.7 acres of <br />upland and using that as a public park. She replied that needs to be discussed with the <br />City.