08-07-1995 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES CJF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION NfEETING HELD ON AUGUST 7, 1995 (#5}REPORT BY CITY STAFF ON COST OF 1995 IMPRfJVEMENTS TO OLD CRYSTAL BA�' ROAD BIKE TRAIL(portion to be paid out of park dedication fees and portion to be paid out of DNR grant) Gerhardson included in the packet the information requested on the cost participation for the bike/hike trail on Old Crystal Bay Road. This includes the trail north of Watertown and south of the Dickey property to the Luce Line. The deadline for the completion of the trail for the DNR grant purposes was extended 30 days and must be completed in September. Ilse asked for an approximation on the properties under consideration, such as the Hilbelink's. This information was nat available, but Gerhardson said there would be no curb or gutter at that location but would be using scrap bituminous that has been braken up and reused. Storm sewers will be installed south of the Thompson property. Between the trail and shoulder will be a grass separation similar to that by the Dickey property but coming out closer to the road as there is no easement over private land in this area. The expense of curb and gutter was discussed and said should be avoided whenever possible. It was noted that the City saved money by being able to use the same unit prices as origznally presented in the total trail package. The stormwater, curb and gutter costs are shared Uy the DNR grant but not the work on the shoulder areas. In conclusion, the total cost of the remaining portion of the project from the Luce Line to the top of the hill north of Watertown Road is�46,914.20. The amount eligible far sharing with DNR is $37,315.00. 'The amount reimbursed from the DNR at 50% is $18,b57.00. The amount paid from Park Dedication fund will be $28,257.20. (#6) COMPLETION OF PLANNING FUR FRIENDS OF THE PARK AWARD It was decided to change the date of the award presentation to the Park Commission meeting in November. �