07-06-1992 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 6, 1992 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL REPORT - CONT. Cook stated an issue with Option A is the right-of-way. Six acres of land would need to be acquired . He noted Option B wiil not require land acquisition . Chair Flint suggested Cook make the changes indicated and the Park Commission will review it again at their August meeting. Butler suggested revising the schedule because of the month delay before the revised plan is to be considered by the Park Commission . Ilse hoped they would do everything they could to save the trees. McMillan asked about the feeling with regards to "curb appeal " . Ilse said people may feel the City is trying to urbanize the area. She felt that it may be a safety factor . Chair Flint noted it has to be installed to get the MSA funding . Butler noted that in past situations, residents have opposed the installation of curbs and sidewalks , but later realized the need for them. It was moved by Ilse , seconded by McMillan , to direct the City Engineer to revise the proposal per the comments presented and present to the Park Commission at the August meeting . Ayes 5 , nays 0 . Vongries stated that Option A will cost less according to the estimate, but does not include land acquisition . He felt that a dollar amount should be included to make the estimate more realistic . Cook stated that may set a standard they usually do not state a cost for land acquisition since that may suggest a minimum price that the City will pay. Vongries felt they should consider the trail as within the right- of-way f rom beg i nn i ng to end , un I ess the ad j acent I and owner of fers additional land for the trail . Chair FI int stated that he felt most people along the trai I favored the existing right-of-way for the trail , but felt that both options should be presented so that those who were willing to grant an easement along their property to protect the trees could do so. 4