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Ms. Larsen talked about a possible future plan to extend trails around the development <br />site. Mr. Packer noted that if the City approves this development then more discussion <br />with Anoka County would need to be done to determine the future plan for additional <br />sidewalks and trail system throughout the entire development. However, this would first <br />rely on the city's approval and then they will extend to the County for more discussion. <br />Conversation continued on easements, water levels and elevations, lot sizes and <br />preliminary designs for sidewalks and trails throughout the development. Trail <br />connections were discussed in regards to the ease of accessibility, the design of the trail <br />connections to the sidewalk systems, and the access of sidewalks to the park. <br />Discussion on 20th Ave <br />The Park Board questioned the future plans to increase the width of 20th Ave. It was <br />conferred that it is unknown at this time what the time frame would be for 20th to be <br />redone. Mr. DeGardner noted that the process in the past has been that the trigger for the <br />City to expand the trail system along County roads is commonly done when roads are <br />reconstructed or widened. Ms. Larsen showed the Park Board members the <br />comprehensive plan for 20th that is currently proposed. Ms. Larsen noted that in <br />comparison with this project, similar conversations were held for the NorthPointe <br />Development,project withthe County. <br />Mr. Packer stated that ideally it makes more sense to them that they would have their <br />park dedication funds remain in their development and be put to use in their <br />neighborhoodpark. <br />How Sidewalks will<be Maintained <br />Board member Mr. Huelman asked about how the sidewalks will be handled in regards to <br />maintenance. Mr. DeGardner replied that the city is currently responsible for sidewalks. <br />Closing Discussions <br />Mr. Packer talked briefly about preliminary berms and designs for visual landscaping in <br />the development. He said that at this time he would like to work with the City and the <br />Park Board on designs for the park. Mr. Packer repeated that he would like to construct <br />the park in the first phase of development with their park dedication fees. <br />Park Board Minutes <br />October 6th, 2014 <br />Page 1 3 <br />