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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 <br /> (#3} REVIEW BIKE TRAIL HILBELINK PROPERTY <br /> Gerhardson asked for Commission input on the route of the trail on the Hilbelink property. <br /> Coming from the south, the trail will be located on the right of way for about 200' and <br /> then move in on the property and continue north until it again moves closer to the road on <br /> the back side of the bank slope but off the ri�ht of way. Gerhardson noted that the trail <br /> was brought out into the back slope of the ditch because of the way the tree line jogs. It <br /> was determined that the easiest place to bring the trail out was where the developer will be <br /> installing the driveway. <br /> McMillan asked about tree loss. Gerhardson said little tree loss will occur on the northern <br /> portion of the trail. What will be lost on the southern portion is mainly scrub trees. <br /> McMillan suggested planting tamarack near the wetland area. McDermott noted that <br /> dogwood handles wet areas well. <br /> Ilse said she liked the openness of the trail and how it was designed to come out onto the <br /> road giving it a good profile as well as a good safety feature. Gerhardson said the design <br /> should provide a reasonable stopping distance of about 200'. A couple accidents have <br /> acurred because of the heavy foliage on the north side of Watertown Road. The trees are <br /> located on the buildable lat rather than the easement. <br /> The culvert is located about 250' north of Watertown Road. Curb and gutter is being <br /> installed and will allow for surface drainage. <br /> The work on the trail must be completed by the end of September. The easement has <br /> been obtained, and work is set to begin as soon as the DNR signs the contract. <br /> The trail design north of the Luce Line trail will include curb and gutter with storm sewer <br /> throughout the trail. <br /> (#4) UPDATE ON TRAIL PROGRESS: NORTH BROWN ROAD <br /> SIGNAGE <br /> Gerhardson reported that the North Brown Road trail is in. High usage leveis have <br /> already been reported. <br /> Landscaper, Steve Kelly, will make recommendatians on plantings for the area between <br /> the trail and the retaining wall. Planning Commission Schroeder had requested plantings <br /> rather than grass in this area. <br /> White suggested the use of vines, which would wind up the retaining wa11s. It was noted <br /> that vines have been effectively used on other trail areas and retaining walls. The vines do <br /> need to be snipped back to keep from getting too thick. <br /> 2 <br />