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NllNUTES OF THE REGULAR�RONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 7, 1995 <br /> (#4 -Park Dedication of Land or Money Considerations - Continued) <br /> Howells moved, White seconded, to table a decision until the Septernber meeting of the <br /> Park Commission. <br /> Ilse said the Commission shauld decide what they would like ta do and then speak to Mr. <br /> Smith. Ilse did not believe one person should influence the Park Commission's decision. <br /> McDermott asked when and how the trail conceptual plan was developed. Flint said that <br /> 4 or 5 years ago, the Cammission laid out where they felt the best routes would be. CaRd <br /> I S was found to be a dangerous area for a trail. The only feasible area between the Luce <br /> Line and the lake is Fox Street. Flint noted the Dakota Rail would be a good location if <br /> that was ever available. <br /> Howells commented that the serious bikers do not use the Luce Line as they prefer a hard <br /> surface. McMillan said those serious bikers use the roads only. <br /> McDermott asked if the decision was whether a trail was wanted on Fox Street or not. <br /> Flint said that was a separate decision. This is the only chance to acquire the easement. <br /> Flint cited the Melamed application where an easement will be taken for a narth/south <br /> route, but the decisian on the actual trail will be made later. <br /> White asked if an easement prevents an owner from cutting trees. After receiving a <br /> response to the negative, White added, it would be advantageous to have conservation <br /> easements. <br /> Ilse said she has spoken with several neighbors in the Fox Street area. The neighbors said <br /> they would fight a trail in the area, adding it would duplicate the Luce Line. The <br /> neigt�bors said they moved to the area for privacy and would lose that privacy if a trail <br /> were to be built. Ilse thought the Park Commission should revisit the bike trail conceptual <br /> plan. Ilse later added that even if only a small amount of money is gained, the money <br /> could be used to upgrade a park now, such as Antoine. <br /> McMillan said approving a trail here would give the public the impression that trails could <br /> be a.nywhere and was too invasive to the public. <br /> �'ote: Ayes 3, Howells, White, McDermott; Nays 3, McMillan, Flint, Ilse. Motion fails. <br /> White moved, Flint seconded, to acquire the easement for the Fox Street properties listed <br /> as 4A, B, and D above. <br /> White said that although nat every road is a potential trail, he disa�rees that it would be <br /> invasive. He said this is the City's anly opportunity to gain the easement over this <br /> property. <br /> 3 <br />