12-07-1992 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 7 , 1992 (#6) BIKE/HIKE TRAILS Chair Flint reported that , after extensive negotiations , Hennepin County Parks has agreed to provide the following : (a) half of the construction costs for the proposed Oid Crystal Bay Bike/Hike Trail from Baker Park to the Luce Line up to $238,050 , ( b ) tree planting along the trail where neighboring property owners are willing to grant easements for the trees to be planted , and (c) 100% of the cost of the trail extension within Baker Park so long as the City pays ( a) the other half up to $238,050, and (b) the easement acquisition cost . If the construction cost of the trail from Baker Park to the Luce Line Trail exceeds $476 , 100, either party can cancel . The County has applied for additional funding , which , if approved , would further reduce each party' s portion of the project . He stated the Park Commission is being urged to contribute Park Dedication Funds toward the project , and Flint recommended to the Park Commission offer to pay $70,000 , of which $30,000 has been designated for land acquisition . He reported , the County has stated i f they are requ i red to pay any add i t i ona I cost of the pro j ect , they just won ' t build the trail . He noted if the cost does exceed the estimate and either party cancels , the design costs will be split between both parties . The County feels the bids will come in lower than the estimated cost . It was moved by Bradley, seconded by Wilson , to recommend approval of the compromise between the City and Hennepin Parks for funding of the bike/hike trail and to authorize staff to draft the appropriate contract . Chair Flint and McMillan will present the recommendation at the next City Council meeting . Ayes 7 , nays 0 . Bradley asked if the Council would rather have $40 ,000 from the Park Dedication Fund for the Crystal Bay or the sewer pond site in lieu of the use of MSA funding for the entire trail project . Wilson suggested offering to pay $16, 000 plus the $30, 000 for land acquisition , thus making the City' s remaining cost ($222 ,000) equal to one year MSA funding . It was moved by Vongries , seconded by McMillan , to recommend authorization of expenditure of $16, 000, plus up to an additional $30,000 for land acquisition , to be paid from the Park Dedication Fund for the bike/hike trail . Ayes 7 , nays 0. (#7 ) GOETTEN SUBDIVISION REVIEW It was moved Vongries, seconded by McMillan , to recommend the City request payment to the Park Dedication Fund in lieu of land for the Goetten subdivision . Ayes 7 , nays 0. 4