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June 1, 1988 Park Board Minutes V. New Business A. Harstad Development 2 John Johnson said they went back to the drawing board after they received the Park Board's comments and resubmitted a plan which the Planning Commission and City Council have approved. Harstad is submitting an application this week. Phyllis Hanson stated she took what she was hearing and came up with an alternative plan which has gone to the Planning Commission and City Council and now is back to the Park Board. Looked at the best access and what was wanted in the park. The Park Board indicated you wanted a centrally located park with accessibility to more homes. Included in the park are: a soccer filed 300 x 365 (almost regulation), overlaid on a softball field 250', an opening between the homes with a tot lot and picnic area. Tennis courts are a possibility; has north/south orientation. There is a green area and trail system. Total park area is 5.43 acres. Olson asked if the entry to the park was by the Health Care Center. Johnson said yes,one entry point would be there, but there would be two additional entry points. Van Hatten asked if there have been any comments from the Health Care Center. Johnson said a city staff person was going to contact them but he hasn't heard yet. They will be contacted. We did take your comments to heart in developing this plan. Van Hatten asked if there was any vehicle access to the tennis courts. Johnson said not at present but that parking could be installed when all the streets in the area are completed. Johnson said the area is low land. Olson asked where the water storage area is. Johnson said there are three in all. They are depressed areas. Engineering is looking at doing the storage at this location rather than at Freedom Park. Engineering is looking at reducing the amount of water going toward Freedom Park.