Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 5, 1993 <br /> BIKE/HIKE TRAIL — CONT. <br /> Chair Flint asked about the possibility of growing prairie grass <br /> or wildflowers in this area. <br /> Gustafson said that was possible particulariy along areas where the <br /> adjacent private property is not developed . He said they like to <br /> use sod adjacent to developed areas as it keeps down the dust , but <br /> they could perhaps find a seed combination that would do so also. <br /> Wilson said even this type of planting would need to be maintained . <br /> Gerhardson stated these areas usually collect titter and it would <br /> be best to be planted with something the City could maintain . <br /> Chair Flint asked Gustafson to check with the County on what they <br /> typically use. <br /> Gerhardson suggested both options be requested with the bids . <br /> Gustafson explained the School District has agreed to give an <br /> easement to a I I ow the t ra i I to dev i ate f rom the roadway a I ong the i r <br /> property thereby allowing existing vegetation to remain . The trail <br /> will detour through the City property also. <br /> McMillan questioned the need to reduce the berms along the School <br /> property as they inhibit sighting . <br /> Gustafson said Hennepin County Parks requires gradual slope changes <br /> for trails . <br /> Chair Flint noted the trail will be connected to the proposed trail <br /> along Kelley Parkway and inquired if there were any specifications <br /> that should be include to accommodate such connection in the <br /> future . <br /> Gustafson felt they would not need to include anything else for <br /> the connection. He said the trail will be striped crossing Highway <br /> 12 and with a crosswalk button on the semaphore. He explained the <br /> bridge crossing the railroad is proposed for improvements this <br /> summer which will also include the trail crossing . <br /> Gustafson continued that Mrs. Hile, property owner to the south of <br /> the bridge , has expressed concern about replantings along her <br /> property as they may affect her drainfield . He said to minimize the <br /> impact on her property, the trail will be constructed closer to the <br /> roadway along her property. <br /> Chair Flint suggested the plans be submitted to the County Parks <br /> staff for review at this point even though they are not fully <br /> completed . <br /> 2 <br />