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~~ -- _1 Agenda Section: VIII -1 CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON . Report Nmnber: 9 4 -q z z REQUF.S'r FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Revolt Date: 1/19/94 ITEM DESCRIPTION: PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN/INNSBRUCK 2ND AND 5TH ADDITIONS DEPT. HEAD'S APPROVAL: N/A MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: ~, No comments to supplement this report Comments w/attach EXPLANATION/SUbIlVIARY (attach supplemental sheets as necessary): The City has an approximately 5 acre undeveloped pazcel of land located in the Innsbruck 2nd and 5th additions. The City owned about 2.5 acres previously and the remainder of the land was acquired through the City's park dedication ordinance. The configuration of the park was recommended by Harstad Companies, the developer, and approved by the Park Board, Planning Commission and the City Council. The configuration of the pazk with its linear nature brings many of the homes in the development into direct contact with the pazk. This contact can be either a benefit or detriment depending on the perspective of residents. However, each of the residents were aware of the park boundaries when they purchased their properties: The size, character and location of this park dictate its designation as a neighborhood park rather than a community pazk like Hansen Park or asemi-natural azea such as Creekview Pazk. Neighborhood parks. in New Brighton typically .range from 2.5 to 9 acres in size and contain an athletic azea, play equipment, trails, a shelter. or gazebo and a hardcourt azea for basketball and/or tennis. Staff has had an extensive number of contacts over the past yeaz with azea residents. In most cases, those residents were concerned that development of the pazk would adversely effect the value and useability of their property., The Pazk Board has had an opportunity to receive input from the Innsbruck neighborhood residents, in September and October of 1993 and January, 1994 (see attached minutes). In general, residents that border the park opposed development of park facilities near their property, but other residents felt very strongly that there should be typical neighborhood pazk facilities and access from all sides of the park. The attached plan has been approved by the Park Board and staff recommends approval. Continued..... Recommendation: To approve the proposed plan for the pazk in the Innsbruck area incorporating the motion approved by the Park Boazd at it's January 5, 1994 meeting directing staff to continue to meet with area residents on construction details.. ~~ ., Taurice H Anderson irector of Pazks and Recreation