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January 6, 1988 Park Board Minutes Page 5 Eichers asked what was done when Harstad built the homes in Vadnais Heights. Briggs said the city took 1Qo of the property value and they will build a city park. Briggs said he appreciates the Park Board concerns. We want to meet your objectives. Need your recommendations. Johnson said he agreed with Eichers. Wondered what kind of use a neighborhood park would get with older kids. Van Hatten thought a tennis court-would be a good idea. Anderson said there are two ways to approach. these issues. The Park Board should address whether or not they can go ahead with the 12th Street development and whether. or not the Park Board wants a plan for the entire area. Ken Briggs and Erny Mattila need some ideas on how to develop this area. Johnson said his concern is that the trail-and park would only be accessible to that particular development. The trail should be-connected to something. Anderson said the development area is not-very accessible - to either Hidden Oaks or Freedom. Anderson said some open space is needed in this area. We could also get some more land.. We have more options because of the park dedication ordinance. We should be able to come up with. - an everybody wins situation. Williams asked why a trail system is needed. Why is it different than any other area in the city. Other residents use the sidewalks and street. Carlson said if we are talking a trail system it seems to be most feasible in the corner where the pond is. Van Hatten said a sand volleyball court could be put in. MOTION BY VAN HATTEN, SECONDED BY OLSON, THAT WE FIND NO OBJECTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 15 LOTS ALONG 12TH STREET BUT REQUEST PLANNING OF THE REST OF THE DEVELOPMENT WITH PARK AND TRAILS, IF ANY, TO BE DONE AT THE SAME TIME. Briggs asked if the Park Board is talking about the park remaining in its present location.