06-22-1993 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 22, 1993 REVIEW OF BIDS - CONT. White reported he has spoken to Hennepin Parks regarding the paving of the portion connecting to the 10K trail , and they have agreed it will be paved . McMillan pointed out users of the trail will have to use a private road , Starkey Road , prior to entering the Park. She asked when they would know the exact engineering costs . Gustafson noted the portion for development of plans and specifications could be submitted at this time , but engineering costs related to actual construction would be unknown until after the project is completed . Vote: Ayes 5 , nays 0 . Vongries asked about other outstanding issues . Chair Flint noted they are still working on acquisition of easements , and the City will give credit toward future park dedication for easements . Gustafson stated they would like to obtain " rights of entry" agreements opposed to temporary construction easements . The agreement would indicate exact work to be done . Wilson asked the estimated time to complete the project . Gustafson indicated it would take approximately 3 months . He noted they would be stopping before the bridge and beginning at the other side . When the bridge is improved in the future the trail would be connected . Chair Flint questioned why the trail is proposed along a portion of County Road 6 opposed to farther into the ditch area. Gustafson noted the County has insisted filling the ditch is not an option , and it is their philosophy to never move the ditch closer to a road due to the moisture affecting the road surface . He said he would discuss this with Cook and follow up with a letter to the City. Chair Flint recommended they accept the contract with Hennepin Parks as approved by Hennepin Park Board . 4