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Park Board Meeting - July 7, 2003 Minutes • Bill stated he does not believe that policing the park will become a reality. • • It was the consensus of the Park Board that the concept of the preliminary plat is acceptable. However, the numbers are needed to determine the park dedication credit, if any, that would be given for the park area and trails. REVIEW PARK DEDICATION FOR CENTURY FARM NORTH PLAT: Rick advised the Park Board reviewed the Preliminary Parks /Open Space Plan for the Century Farm North 1 -7th Additions (dated 11/18/02) at the December 2, 2002 Park Board meeting. Rick referred to a copy of the minutes from that meeting related to this item as well as two letters addressed to Mr. Smyser, City Planner. City Staff is still trying to provide a recommendation regarding the park dedication requirements for Century Farm North. The park dedication will consist of land, trail and sidewalk construction and cash. Mr. John Johnson, Metro Land surveying and Engineering, advised the park area has a lot of pieces. He distributed and reviewed a drawing of the plan noting the shaded areas are park areas. There is a contiguous park area consisting of 4.72 acres. There are approximately 3.09 acres of trails. He stated the plan will be coming back before the City for plat approval. Paul inquired about the seeding of the upland areas. Mr. Johnson stated he has spoke with the Environmental Specialist regarding seeding. His criteria will be used to determine what seeding will be done. Paul stated his concern is those open spaces may be needed for play areas for the residents at some point in the future. Native grasses are good but make the area unusable. Mr. Johnson stated that is the intent of the open areas. The trail locations have not yet been determined. Phase I will be completed this year. Rick advised 4.7 acres would be usable park area. He noted he does not know when the City will have sufficient funds to develop the park. Paul stated he does not want the other 3 acres to be designated as environmentally sensitive areas. The Park Board may need that acreage for use at some point in the future. He stated the additional 3 acres should at least be rough graded.