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Parks Commission Meeting October 8, 1998 Page 2 Willenbring stated that the permit request for use of Highway 88 to haul material was denied. He indicated that two property owners have concerns as to the truck traffic during excavation of Silver Point Park. Mr. Willenbring continued with an overview of the Silver Point Park final grade. He indicated the amount of storm water needed to impact the Park and at what degree. Jindra asked for examples of where this type of storm water storage has been performed. Willenbring stated this has been the design for a park in the City of Richfield at Washington Park. Willenbring stated that the new configuration proposed for Silver Point Park requires total removal of the hockey rink for summer use. He stated that Silver Point Park improvements will begin in the fall of 1998 and final grading will be completed in the spring of 1999. Koehmop inquired if irrigation is planned for Silver Point Park. Hartman said this item has not been discussed. Wolff asked about the degree of slope on side banks and Willenbring responded that they were considerably less than those at Central Park. Louiselle wondered about the possible impact to surrounding residents. Jindra said that those issues will be discussed at the public hearing on October 13. Motion by Koehntop, second by Siggelkow, that the Parks Commission recommend approval to the Council of the plans for Silver Point Park as presented by WSB & Associates. Motion carried unanimously. VI. WATER TOWER PARK AND OVERALL CENTRAL PARK PLAN Chair Jindra noted the following: • the October 13`s Public Hearing on redevelopments at Silver Point and Central Parks relating to flood mitigation • the City council has given approval for the Water Tower Park and plans are for spring construction • vendors for park equipment should be contacted • sub -committees be formed to develop plans and specifications needed for the Water Tower Park