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,'Ti <br />& <br />^Tr) <br />I <br />MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1992 <br />BIKE/HIKE TRAIL - CONT. <br />Gerhardron stated the underpass would need to be lower than'^the <br />drainage ditch and may create a water problem. <br />Johnston stated he has been Involved in the installation of a <br />crossing such as this In another county, and explained how it was <br />done. He stated that the cost could be less than $20,000 if County <br />Road 6 could be closed briefly to allow excavation for the tunnel <br />rather than tunnelling. <br />Bradley asked about the road easement extending north of Old <br />Crystal Bay Road. <br />Gerhardson noted it Is a platted right-of-way but may not be <br />public. He said he would find out who owns the easement. <br />McMillan asked if there would be additional costs if the abutting <br />land owners do not grant an easement for the trail. <br />Gerhardson reported that the Dickeys are interested in granting an <br />easement for the traiI because they are very concerned about tree <br />loss. He said that some of the other owners were not as receptive. <br />It will be up to the owner whether he wants to grant the easement <br />to save the trees. The owner wi I I not be compensated for the <br />easement south of County Road 6 because granting it is optional <br />with the owner. <br />McMillan expressed concern about the grade north of Watertown Road <br />if the trail follows the right-of-way in that area. <br />Gustafson said they can go Into more detail after they review <br />design requirements of the County. <br />the <br />Chair Flint asked that the costs be separated by section on the <br />trail so we will know how much our costs are increased if Option <br />A is elected. <br />It was moved by Wilson, seconded by Bradley, to recommend approval <br />of the bike/hike trail following the right-of-way, except in areas <br />where the abutting land owners agree to grant an easement to <br />construct the trail off the right-of-way, contingent upon the <br />County paying the additional costs not covered by MSA funding. Ayes <br />8, nays 0. <br />Bradley asked if they are anticipating for trail shifts due to land <br />owners not granting an easement.