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The Parks Commission reviewed all four proposals and discussed the options with residents that were in <br /> attendance. A general preference for a tall structure with climbing nets was stated. All of the proposals were <br /> well-liked and it was a difficult decision. <br /> The Parks Commission members stated their first and second choice for a replacement playground. <br /> Strub made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to select St Croix Recreation/Burke to replace the playground <br /> in Lions Park. <br /> All Ayes. Motion Carried. <br /> 3. The Preserve at Sunset Lake Sketch Plan <br /> Parks Planner Shayla Denaway presented a sketch plan application for The Preserve on Sunset Lake. The <br /> sketch plan was for 12 residential lots on 125 acres on the south-west side of Sunset Lake. The applicant <br /> requested a Planned Unit Development with a minimum lot size of 5 acres with a maximum density of 1 unit <br /> per 10 acres which meets the ordinance requirements. An association-owned 30 acre open space (Outlot A) <br /> was proposed to preserve some wetlands and wooded areas. The sketch plan included a trail that could be <br /> constructed on Outlot A for horse riding and more. The developer proposed to dedicate a .7 acre parcel <br /> (Outlot B)to the City for the purposed of expanding the existing City property on Sunset Lake. To the south <br /> of Outlot B, the developer showed an association-owned lake access (Outlot C). Park dedication <br /> requirements could be satisfied with either dedication of an estimated 9-11 acres or payment of a fee of <br /> $28,800($2,400 per unit). <br /> The Parks Commission provided input on the sketch plan to the developer. They stated that they would like <br /> to see a trail on CR 7, as shown in the trail plan. <br /> Rauschendorfer asked about Outlot C. Cheldon Frank,the Developer, stated that they are looking at it being <br /> owned by the Homeowners Association. Frank also state that they are not envisioning boat slips with <br /> overnight docking. <br /> Todd Erickson, the engineer discussed that they could look at widening the shoulder of the road for <br /> pedestrians. He also said that they would be happy to explore park options- parking and trail access, etc. <br /> Schmid pointed out that any improvements to a future city park will be considered with the Parks Capital <br /> Improvement Plan. <br /> Generally,the Commission spoke favorably of both Outlot B & C being dedicated to the City for a park. The <br /> large acreage would increase the opportunities to improve the properties and provide more safe access off of <br /> CR 7. They discussed a fishing pier, kayak access, parking, picnicking, etc. <br /> Strub discussed that Outlot A would be too isolated for the public beyond the neighborhood to come in and <br /> use it. He felt that if the City owned it that there would be an obligation to make it more accessible and get <br /> more people to the property. <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> Parks Commission Minutes <br /> June 20,2018 <br />