05-04-1993 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 4, 1993 DAKOTA RAIL LINE RECREATIONAL TRAIL - CONT. It was moved by Wilson , seconded by McMillan , to recommend supporting the acquisition of the Dakota rail line for trail purposes , and to help in any way possible including supplying the group of communities with names of people to help with the project . Howells questioned the number of bridges along the line. Gerhardson said there were two. Vote: Ayes 5 , nays 0. (#4) BIKE/HIKE TRAILS - OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD Chair Flint reported a tour of the bike/hike trail and meeting has been scheduled for May 5th at 7 : 30 a.m. with the Council and City Engineer . They will discuss concerns such as the cost , curb and gutter , the loss of screening , and the Hennepin Parks contract . Wilson questioned where the trail would connect to the 10K trail in Baker Park . Chair Flint noted the trail will connect . He said Hennepin Parks has agreed to pave the short section between Starkey Road and the 10K. Wilson suggested that condition be added in the contract . Chair Flint felt that was unnecessary as he was sure they intended to do so. White said their policy is that trails will be paved . He indicated Hennepin Parks has a nursery in Crow Hassen of plants native to the area which they would be happy to supply for planting along the trail . Chair Flint said plantings would need to be approved as they would be on private property. McMillan noted that Mayor Callahan was concerned about the curb and gutter . Chair Flint said he also was concerned with the cost of the overall project , citing that this trail was costing double the average trail because of the need to install curb and gutter . This was be i ng done i n order to bu i I d the t ra i I on C i ty r i ght-of-way and not on private property. 5