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SEVILLE., PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2008 SEVILLE CITE' RALL — 6:30PM PRESENT: Brodt Lenz, Johnson, Kamrath, Kruzel, Pederson, Ristow, Stark, Willmus ABSENT: Hiber and Kendall notified staff ahead of time that they were unable to attend STAFF: Brokke, Anfang No Public Comment 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JANUARY 3, 2008 MEETING Commission Recommendation: Minutes for the January 3, 2008 meeting were approved unanimously. 3. TWIN LAKES — McG®UGki PROPOSAL Staff presented the McGough Development Proposal for Twin Lakes. The proposal involves the redevelopment of the 26 acre PIK terminal site. Plans include two, six story office buildings, a lab and 2 parking structures (3 and 4 stories each). Current site plans were reviewed by Brokke. The proposed development borders Langton Lake Park. Tonight's review and discussion is meant to address; • Access to the park for neighbors and the public • How are connections to the park best made • How does this development fit/work with the park • Consideration to whether the most appropriate park dedication for this project is land dedication or a cash contribution Following Brokke's presentation, Carol Erickson (35 year Roseville Resident and Langton Lake Park neighbor) shared her comments with the Commission. Erickson described how much neighbors love Langton Lake Park and how many have been involved with the park since 1973. Carol questioned the "lab" description for a portion of the development and wondered if this might actually be a manufacturing or warehouse site as there is not a recognized occupant for this site. Erickson asked the Commission to consider the land dedication on this project to extend the buffer between the buildings and the park. Carol also asked the Commission to be aware of and consider storm water, drainage and lake issues as they review and evaluate this proposal. Commission discussion followed; • Willmus reminded Commissioners that Twin Lakes Redevelopment has been going on for 25 years. Willmus also voiced his concern over the lab/warehouse and its 20 foot set -back from the park. Willmus is concerned by the amount of buffer between the development project and the park and would like to see an increased buffer area considered. • Following some discussion on increased traffic, Ristow questioned what the difference is between cars passing through Roseville on freeways and highways and traffic that enter Roseville to access businesses. Ristow also added that we cannot continue to let the land sit vacant. Following a spirited discussion, the commission was in agreement that they are interested in collaborative design efforts that make the project work with the existing park and take into consideration environmental concerns. Commissioners see the buffer between development and park as well as access to the park as the significant issues in this redevelopment proposal. 4. DEPARTMENT REVIEW ,fill Anfang briefed the Commission on recent department operations and upcoming and recently hosted programs and events. OVER