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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 1993 <br /> (#2) REPORT - BIKE/HIKE TRAIL <br /> Chair Flint reported that a work session with the City Council was held on July 21st. A <br /> subsequent City Council meeting was held on July 26th. <br /> Gerhardson reported that at the 26th meeting both Mr. Hile and Mr. Brandenburg, adjacent <br /> property owners, were in attendance and showed opposition to the trail. They did not agree with <br /> the landscaping plan and wanted more information as to restoration of the public property <br /> adjacent to their property. <br /> McMillan also reported from the meeting that Councilmember Kelley stated several reasons for <br /> opposing the trail: loss of trees, cost of trail; curb and gutter; and no demonstrated need. She <br /> mentioned that Councilmember Goetten felt there had been a lack of communication between <br /> the City and residents. It was suggested to negotiate with Hennepin Parks the uses of the trail <br /> and the possibility of the City's termination rights if it chooses to withdraw from the joint <br /> agreement. A resolution was adopted by Council to table the matter for two weeks and clear <br /> up the details. <br /> Chair Flint stated that there appear to be only two ways to make peace with one or two of the <br /> adjacent landowners - one would be to not build a trail and the other would be to bypass their <br /> properties so the trail would run along the street. <br /> Gerhardson confirmed that there is 2,300 ft. total to be covered with plantings under the County <br /> plan. <br /> Chair Flint felt there were three possible ways to lay out the trail along Old Crystal Bay Road: <br /> get an easement on private property so the trail can be constructed behind the trees; go along <br /> with original plan and take out trees on public property for land owners who are willing to grant <br /> the City permission to plant on private property; or merely pave the shoulder. The latter, he <br /> thought, was not as safe as either of the first two. <br /> McMillan asked what became of the petition? <br /> Gerhardson stated that a petition against the trail had been presented to Council. <br /> McMillan asked for clarification of the use for a chain link fence if a retaining wall was <br /> constructed along the trail. <br /> 5 <br />