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Lino Lakes Public Services Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 August 6, 2002 TO: Jeff Smyser, City Planner FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Behm's Century Farm 6th - 10th Additions — Preliminary Plat The Park Board discussed the Behm's Century Farm 6th — 10th Additions Preliminary Plat (dated 7/9/02) at the August 5, 2002 Park Board Meeting. There was consensus from the Park Board Members to approve the plan as presented with the following caveat: Assurance that when the wetland area within the park is defined there is at least 4 1/2 acres of contiguous upland area suitable for park development. In addition there should be a minimum of eight acres of useable upland within the entire park area. There is a concern from the Park Board that the open space /green ways are reducing the size of active park areas. For example, the 150'x100' area east of the park is classified as upland but really can't be used for anything than a trail corridor and open space. If the open space areas are credited towards fulfillment of the park dedication requirements, this reduces the amount of active park land (or cash) derived from the developer. The open space areas proposed to be owned by the city need to be addressed. A determination must be made as to whether any enhancements will take place (i.e. natural prairie, native plantings) and any maintenance plan so all interested parties, including potential adjoining home owners, are aware of the plans for the open space areas. I think the development has done a good job incorporating several linear trail corridors. However, I question the necessity of having two trails branching out southward from Carl Street. The western most trail will result in a property owner having a trail on the front and the side of their home. Unless this is a pristine, natural area that residents will use for the aesthetic value, perhaps one trail access directly south of the proposed park area will suffice. Perhaps we can get together and discuss the proposed park area, trail corridors, and open space to determine what is reasonable in fulfilling the park dedication requirements. Any remaining balance should be fulfilled by cash or in -kind services such as grading. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me at 651 982 -2444. 11/27/02 RD /Corr/City Staff /Behms 6 -10 additon comments