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