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Neighborhood Park Service Area 10 which is served by Oneka Lake Park and next to the future park currently occupied by the Bernin family on Oneka Lake. In 2001 the Parks Commission drafted the Master plan for Oneka Lake/ Bernin property that included trails, preservation of wetlands, overlooks, and other passive recreational features and construction of a neighborhood park (Oneka Lake Park). Staff noted that an additional neighborhood park would likely be constructed with future residential development to the north to meet the neighborhood service needs. John Rask from M/I Homes was present and looking for feedback on the proposed development and park dedication. Rask highlighted the connection of the dedicated trail area, adjacent to Oneka Lake, and possible connections to the south. Rauschendorfer asked if permits had been received to construct the trail on the berm and if it could be constructed. John Rask, M/I Homes informed that it has received support from the TEP [Rice Creek Watershed District Technical Advisory Panel] but doesn't have permits yet. Moore—Arcand asked what type of trail it would be (paved or aggregate). Rask stated it that it was deemed upland so either would be allowed. Clarke asked what the width of the berm was and how wide the trail could be. Rask answered that they would need to grade the top of the berm to construct a trail as it is an "ice ridge". Clarke was supportive of future connections to the north and the possible expansions. Rashendorpher asked if it was normal to give credit for trail construction with park dedication. Denaway stated that it was not in the Park Dedication Policy. Moore-Arcand supported maintaining the integrity of the policy. She asked about being in the habit of accepting whatever developers construct and if that normally happened. Rachel Juba, Community Development Director, stated that all developers ask for something like this. She also noted that construction of the trail is not in the first phase which allows for more time to plan and for the developers to make a proposal for credit. At this time the Commission should give input on what the amenities would be. Moore-Arcand asked if boardwalks are need for the trails. Staff noted the two access points and future boardwalks. Tennyson asked about on street parking availability in the neighborhood and how people would access the trails. Staff and Rask discussed the on street parking options, future Bernin property parking lots, and existing on street parking at Oneka Lake Park. Moore—Arcand made a motion, St. Pierre seconded, to accept park dedication of 3.89 acres and payment of 60% of the fee (currently totaling $648,730 with 318 units) for the Shores of Oneka Lake. All ayes. Motion carried. Page 2 of 5 Parks Commission Minutes April 20,2022