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requirements and downtown design guidelines are met, an environmental study, and additional detail on the <br /> location of sidewalks and trails would be located. The trails plan requires trails and sidewalks to be <br /> constructed with new developments. The future trails would need to connect to the Hardwood Creek <br /> Regional Trail and the existing trails in the adjacent neighborhoods. <br /> The Parks Commission discussed that while Lions Park will serve the area well,that an additional park would <br /> be needed near the apartment. <br /> Mark Welch with G Cubed Engineering stated that there are floodable areas that could be used for a park and <br /> that they would try to create what the Parks Commission is envisioning for a park in the area. He also stated <br /> that they will likely be applying for a Planned Unit Development and completing an Environmental <br /> Assessment Worksheet. <br /> Schmid warned of the high water table. Welch discussed future studies with the design progresses. <br /> Strub stated that there is going to be a demand for open space (at a minimum) due to the density. Arcand <br /> agreed that trail connectivity in the neighborhood is also very important and that a park is a necessity. The <br /> Commission discussed that the location of the east-west trail along the creek is great, as well as the location <br /> of the park. However,they were concerned with the wetlands as only buildable acres are allowed. <br /> Strub discussed the greenway corridor and requested that some open space remain along Onkea Parkway- <br /> utilizing ponding or open space such as what exists to the north and south. <br /> Rauschendorfer stated that Clearwater Cove should be tied in as well as the off road trails and natural areas <br /> in Victor Gardens. Generally,the Commission stated their willingness to accept land for park dedication. <br /> Strub added that more than a tot lot is needed and that these areas could be used as a buffer between the <br /> commercial and residential areas and provide viewscapes. Clarke asked about leveraging the MCES <br /> easement for open space and park areas. <br /> Rachel Juba, Community Development Director, informed that the proposed sketch plan currently doesn't <br /> meet the Comprehensive plan or zoning requirements and that changes are likely. Therefore,there is time to <br /> find a good location for a park. <br /> No formal motion was made. <br /> 3. 2020 Capital Improvement Planning <br /> Shayla Denaway, Parks Planer presented a draft of the 2020—2024 Capital Improvement Plan that was put <br /> together with staff and Finance director, Ron Otkin. <br /> The Commission discussed the CIP which plans future projects and prioritizes expenditures from the Special <br /> Park Fund. <br /> Discussion included: the future park in Adelaide Landing,Sunset Lake Park planning,constructing Lions Park <br /> & Irish Avenue Park, Clearwater Creek Preserve/Rice Creek Watershed ditch cleaning, trail improvements, <br /> Goodview Avenue Trail Study,finding/applying for grants, neighborhood park improvements and <br /> maintenance, bond spending timeline requirements. <br /> Strub requested allocation increase for Irish Avenue Park to$250,000. All Commission members agreed. <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> Parks Commission Minutes <br /> January 15,2020 <br />