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MIN[1TES OF THE REGULAR ORQNO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON 1VIARCH 4, 1996 <br /> (#2 - Interior Trails on Dickey Property- Continued) <br /> Wilson said she had thought the original discussion referred to the trail connecting the <br /> Luce Line to the park parcel. Mabusth said the trail now provides access to the DNR <br /> portion of the park trail. VVhite noted that the DNR and Luce Line trails are contiguous. <br /> Wilson asked if there would be the ability to go from the Luce Line to the DNR trail to the <br /> park trail, to the road, and over to the Dickey property. Mabusth said the road is <br /> currently private and wil( remain so until the road connection is made. The easement on <br /> the raad is far public access and is a dedicated �ublic easement but is currently private. <br /> Wi(son asked if it was still the desire of the Comrnission to maintain public segments of the <br /> trail. The Commissioners did wish to maintain public trails. McDermott elaborated that <br /> once a trail was public, it was always public. The difficulty in going from a private trail to <br /> a public trail was noted. <br /> Ilse questioned whether the trail wouid get alot of use. White said the trail would result in <br /> a loop system, similar to that at Casco Point, which has a great deal of use. <br /> Mabusth reported that tllere is no indicatian within the resolutions regarding what type of <br /> surface should be laid, whether overlays or chips. She noted that the City would be <br /> responsibie for the maintenance. White said that pavement would be easiest for <br /> maintenance. Gerhardson agreed that anything hut all-weather surface was difficult to <br /> maintain. McDermott said wood chips would disappear within a couple years and asphalt <br /> would establish where the trail was located. He also noted the steep incline of the trail <br /> leading into the City park. <br /> McMiilan no#ed that the trail from the DNR was similar to walking through a back yard. <br /> She was totd that about 5' of grading would be required. McMillan said she did not <br /> believe the Couneil would want to see asphalt an these trails leading into the DNR. <br /> Wilson said she preferred natural trails and was opposed to paving. McDermott said the <br /> Commission needs to look at the liabiltiy aspect of the trail surface. White suggested <br /> limestone as a goad salution. <br /> It was determined that the Commissioners wauld drive by the trail areas and direct their <br /> suggestions to Gerhardson, who will make a recommendation to the Commission prior to <br /> gaing before the Council for approval. Mabusth threw a suggestion of pavers to the <br /> Commission, noting their stability and tow maintenance. Gerhardson said the surface <br /> couid be laid as soon as construction season began. McMillan said she felt Wilson was on <br /> the right track with recommending a natural type surface. <br /> Wilson moved, McDermott seconded, to recommend the trails remain public. Vote: Ayes <br /> 5, Nays 0. <br /> 2 <br />