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1? <br />r <br />MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1992 <br />BIKE/HIKE TRAIL - CONT. <br />Chair Flint explained there is an utility easement along the west <br />side which would impact the trail. He added the impact to <br />residential properties would be about the same on either side of <br />the road. He stated that the majority of development is to the east <br />of Old Crystal Bay Road, so it was felt that children would have <br />to cross Old Crystal Bay Road at some point to get to the school. <br />It seemed better to keep them all on the east side until they <br />arrive at the formal crosswalk to be provided between the church <br />and the school. <br />Use noted it was felt that traffic entering the school may be a <br />problem for bikers along the western side. <br />Howell asked if it was feasible to continue the trail along County <br />Road 6, cross Highway 12 and connect to the railroad track and back <br />to Old Crystal Bay Road. <br />Bradley stated there is a problem with wetlands in that area. <br />Chair Flint explained that it was felt the City needed a <br />north/south trail system where our population is located. The Luce <br />Line already provides an excellent east/west trail. <br />Bradley stated that the rebuilding of the bridge across the <br />railroad at Old Crystal Bay Road would provide for a safer trail. <br />Wilson asked about maintenance of the trail. <br />Gerhardson noted it would be the responsIoI Iity of either the <br />County or the City, but felt it may be best 'fof* City to <br />maintain in order to retain control over the trail. <br />Howell asked about the use of the trail by others. <br />Gerhardson stated use of the trail will be restricted to non- <br />motorized transportatI on. <br />Chair Flint explained that to the extent that the property owners <br />are willing to grant an easement, the CIty may be willing to p.ant <br />screening along the trail on private property, if the property <br />owner is willing to maintain the plantings. <br />Gustafson noted that 150 trees greater than 4" in diameter have <br />been identified in the report to be removed, if the right**o wa/ <br />option is foil owed. <br />Wilson noted that the cost in the report only provices for <br />replanting of trees to be removed.