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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes <br />January 16, 2007 <br />Page 9 <br /> <br />1 <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />Mr. Horn clarified by pointing out where Phase I parking spaces would be. He stated this <br />includes 155 paved parking spaces and the 68 overflow parking spaces in the grassy area. <br /> <br />Ms. McCloud stated there is room to expand the grassy area if needed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Galyon asked what type of lighting was planned for the parking area. <br /> <br />Mr. Horn replied they would follow the Park District and local zoning standards for lighting <br />requirements. He explained the lighting is a down light in the parking area only. <br /> <br />Ms. McCloud mentioned there would be limited lighting to the visitor center and possibly low <br />level lighting. She explained the Park District did not generally light the trails. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jensen asked if cross country ski trails would be included. <br /> <br />Mr. Hahn replied cross county ski trails are not planned at this time. He explained poles on the <br />paved trail are destructive and not conducive to vigorous cross country skiing. He stated there <br />would be snow shoeing activities. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jenson complemented them on the detailed analysis as they tried to anticipate and <br />understand scenarios. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Hanson stated this would be a great asset to the community and asked when Phase I <br />would begin. <br /> <br />Mr. Horn replied construction should begin this summer. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Hanson asked what the timeline might be. <br /> <br />Mr. Horn did not want to put an actual date but perhaps some trails would be open in 2008. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jenson asked when it would be open for walking. <br /> <br />Mr. Horn replied probably summer or fall 2008. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Hanson asked Staff if a public hearing would be held. <br /> <br />Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes stated that according to the ordinance, Council must <br />approve any parking plan for recreation open space. She stated there would probably be a public <br />hearing or review of the plan to give the Council a chance to review it. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Hanson asked when this would be scheduled. <br /> <br />Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes stated she would check with the City Manager and report <br />back to the Planning Commission. <br />