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