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Community Development Director Rachel Juba informed that the changes made from 2020 application <br /> for this development were modified due to new fire sprinkler codes. The cost change altered the <br /> dwelling sizes and building layout from the sketch plan. <br /> Strub asked if there is a trail system to the current play structure at the Hugo Elementary on Francesca <br /> Avenue. <br /> Juba informed that a direct route to the playground would be across private property. <br /> City Staff gave the developer recommendations to construct a pedestrian crossing at a road intersection <br /> for pedestrian safety, to grade and seed the future park property, and to install a sidewalk through the <br /> park. The park would be comparable to Cove Park in terms of size and amenities. The estimated cost <br /> for a small is$45,000-$60,000. Shelter cost would be estimated at$60,000. <br /> Rauschendorfer made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to accept the proposed park dedication of.45 <br /> acres of land and payment of fees with the developer grading, seeding, landscaping, and providing a <br /> sidewalk in the future park with Oneka Lake Reserve PUD. <br /> Ayes: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Roger Clarke, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave <br /> Strub, Ranell Tennyson. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> Moore-Arcand requested signage to indicate that it is a future park. <br /> Rauschendorfer asked about available parking and noted that 150t'Street could be used. <br /> 3. Lions Park to School Trail Study <br /> Denaway presented a proposal from WSB for a trail feasibility study. The study would evaluate a new <br /> trail north of Lions Park to the new White Bear Lake elementary school currently being constructed. <br /> The WSB proposal includes a wetland delineation of 2 city-owned parcels,GIS mapping, and conceptual <br /> trail alignments for$16,000. <br /> Rauschendorfer was concerned with the property being mostly wetland and that the pedestrian crossing <br /> would need boardwalks that are very costly. <br /> WSB has expressed excitement for the project and are aware that the cost of construction is likely high. <br /> However, grants are likely available because of the educational value of the wetlands that would be <br /> accessible with a trail. <br /> Moore-Arcand stated it would be a mistake to not purse if this opportunity is available. <br /> Moore-Arcand made a motion, Rauschendorfer second to approve the feasibility study between Lions <br /> Park and the new White Bear Lake Elementary School. <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> Parks Commission Minutes <br /> April 21,2021 <br />