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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 5, 1993 <br /> BIKE/HIKE TRAIL - CONT. <br /> Gustafson said north of Watertown Road the trail may require a <br /> variance to the slope standards. He continued reviewing the <br /> remainder of the trail . He noted the trail will be constructed <br /> closer to the right-of-way Just prior to the Luce Line Trail as the <br /> residence in that area is near the roadway. <br /> Chair Flint stated that the Engineers and Park Commission need to <br /> address Councii member Kelley' s suggestion to run the trail on the <br /> DNR park property to the Luce Line Trail . <br /> Gerhardson suggested touring the area with Kelley to review the <br /> grade change , drainage pattern of the area, and funding concerns . <br /> Gustafson and Gerhardson were asked to do so. <br /> Vongries pointed out the entire trail is predicated on MSA funding <br /> for the City ' s portion of the trail . He felt we should continue as <br /> originally planned along the right-of-way. <br /> Gerhardson noted that the owner nearest the Luce Line Trail has <br /> requested parking be minimized near his drive to allow for better <br /> sighting . <br /> Wilson recommended that parking not be reduced from that currently <br /> available near the Luce Line Trail . <br /> Gustafson reviewed the trail along County Road 6 , which detours <br /> away from the right-of-way for a short portion along the Otten <br /> property because of the slope in the area. He said the curves of <br /> the trail in this area will be very gentle with maximum slope of <br /> 5%. He reviewed the remainder of the trail to Baker Park . <br /> Chair Flint felt the portion of the trail east of Homestead Trail <br /> is too close to County Road 6 and questioned the need for storm <br /> sewer in this area. He requested that Gustafson check again with <br /> Hennepin County Highway Department to determine whether the <br /> preferred plan with the trail north up the ditch would be <br /> acceptable to them. <br /> Gustafson agreed to review this plan with the County Highway <br /> Department . <br /> Wilson indicated there is a portion just prior to the 10K loop that <br /> is currently gravel , and inquired whether that would be blacktopped <br /> and better marked . <br /> Gerhardson said he would verify Hennepin Parks ' plans for this area <br /> and report back . <br /> 3 <br />