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drar <br />MCSXTES OF THE P.\RK COLMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 1993 <br />(#4) UPDATE ON BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (FLINT/CITY STAFF) <br />Gaffton prepared a loporaphy map of the proposed traU. Maps «-ere riso availabk from <br />Hennepin Parks. Members reviewed these maps. <br />Chaii nim suted -JM Cit> Adnmmiritor Moocst i^iml of <br />would be willing to consider o»her comdors in the western part of the City ^sides ^ <br />.u^eedv dcsigMKd bv Honooptn Podcs The respome Moor« go. to, Hennepm <br />would be willing to consider another comdor m the western pan ot the City. <br />Gerhardson explained that the western path going south to the Luce Line is laid <br />edge of several private propemes. Topography changes can be as much as 1 1 reet withm a shon <br />distance presenting some difficulties with gnde. <br />Wilson expressed her conoem for property owners who miy not warn w have triil users ulonf <br />their property. <br />White questioned plans for future development in the area. <br />Wilson asked what the downsides ot this proposed trail in western Orono would be. Members <br />1. This is not where the majority of the people arc. Old Cry stal Bay Road is a <br />location which would better serve our people. <br />2. It goes through pnvatc property involvmg property owner ’s rights. <br />3. Some elevation changes may be as much as 11 feet. <br />4. Drainage problems with putting asphalt on the trail. <br />Other possible locations in western Orono were also discussed. O^ possibihty ’ would to <br />follow McCulley Road from Highway 12 to the Luce Line where Hennepin County Highway <br />Department already has proposed a trail. <br />Gerhardson noted the possibility of a parking lot on City' property off of McCulley Road. The <br />DNR is also interested in buying a piece of the property held by the City for parking. <br />Members discussed the memo from City Administrator Moorsc regarding the Old Crystal Bay <br />Road Bike/Hike Trail. The major disadvantage of Option #2 is that Orono would pay all the <br />costs for construction. <br />WUson asked the meaning of "phase in the remainder as easements become available" in Option <br />ft3. White felt it mean,, diat if there was any development in the five year period, the City could <br />fak-ff casements as part of the Park dedication.