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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEFTTNr',HEI.,I�[)N �FPTRMR�R 2 ��97 <br /> (#fi - �;ke Trail RPvisur - Gc�ntinued) <br /> McDermott noted the different standards for bike trails. He indicated some <br /> C�mmissinners ha.ve nreferred widened shoulders. Ne was inf�rmed hv C7anna that the <br /> City would be required to pay the cost for widening the shaulders. He also said the <br /> gPnPral n��hlic' nPr�P?ttinn ic wic�Pr rnaric hrinv mnrP tra_ffir anri hiahPr cnPEuic�uhilw thP <br /> truth is the creation of safer raadways. <br /> Gappa nated it would be difficult to have any other trails that run parallel to the Luce <br /> Line. <br /> McDermott indicated that public meetings would have to be held for any changes made to <br /> the nronosed bike trail man. <br /> McDermott suggested a trail adjacent to the Hwy 12 Corridor. <br /> The committee consisting of Wilson, Welles, McDermatt, and Erickson will review the <br /> h4kP trail map. <br /> It�vas deternvn�d that trails do not have to always be separated trails from the roadway. <br /> ThP�railc anri typPc ch�y(� �j.?t��ntif.�d <br /> Ilse said she wauld be concerned with safety on shoulder trails. Wilson said they would <br /> �c�t nececsarily h2ve xo he identified 2c tC2il.c hy gi,g��a� <br /> Gappa informed Welles that the road projects in the near future are anly for raad overtays. <br /> Wilson indicated that the 33'from center line tor right-at=way does not mean the road is <br /> blacktopped. Gappa said it also might not have the necessary base for widening. He <br /> noted the lar�e number of t�rivate roads in the Citv. Gappa said there are no plans for <br /> major reconstructions, and the city is already borrowing ahead on their MSA funding. <br /> Welles cited the poor maintenance of Brawn Road bike trail. Gappa said the city is not <br /> equipped to handle it. Gappa said the mac}une would cost about $20,000-$25,000. <br /> VVilson said fund raising could possibly be a solution. Wilson said she is of the opinion <br /> that if the trail cannot be adeauatelv maintained. the Citv should not build senarated trails. <br /> Gappa said the problem also arises with obtaining the necessary easements. Gappa said he <br /> sPPc a �nnri nntinn availahlP i�fnr i��e�f wirlc�nPri �hni�lr�Prc <br /> The gathering of pieces of land for future trails was noted with wait for development to <br /> obtain the rem2ininsx �i�rQc for? tr2il.�,r��r <br /> Welles suggested contacting the neighbaring cities to coordinate the trails being planned <br /> with them. <br /> 13 <br />