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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 12,1998 <br />(#1 Femdale Road North Road Improvement - Continued) <br />Question was asked why a 30’ road was not being considered. <br />Platz noted that the road is currently 24'. Jabbour said that road width is without the traveled <br />shoulder. The shoulder will become blacktopped. <br />Ogland noted the use of the road by bike clubs and buses traveling at a fast speed. <br />Domia Hanson asked if the fast bicyclists use the 4' shoulder on the road, whether the trail could <br />be less than 8' wide. Flint indicated that all trails should be at least 8' wide in order to pass going <br />uve directions. He noted that Hennepin Parks recommends 10' widths. It was also noted that a <br />b-.^levard less than 4' wide would make it difficult for grass to grow. A large swath of asphalt <br />would be dangerous for children if they veered towards the road. Jabbour said it would also be <br />difficult to maintain a narrower path with the equipment used. The matter of the trail will be <br />considered by the City of Plymouth. <br />Mike Kelly, 233 Northgate Road, asked if there would be another public forum to receive public <br />comments before final Council recommendation and financing is made. Jabbour said it is <br />Council's policy that meetings are informal and open to the public for their comments. He noted <br />the need to have a good understanding before further drawings are made of the design. Jabbour <br />said drawings will not be committed to without a decision made on the road. Kelly noted there <br />were other options between the 28' and 36' widths. Jabbour said the CouTvil needs to hear the <br />opinion of the City of Plymouth. He said an assumption also has to be made that not everyone <br />will be satisfied with the design and easements may be difficult to obtain. <br />Phelps asked how long it will be until the working drawings are made. Kellogg said the time is <br />drawing closer. The design has to be determined and time allowed for the State to review the <br />plans. The plans were scheduled for review in January with working drawings by March and <br />start of construction at the end of May or early June. Changes would affect this time schedule. <br />Peter Welles informed residents that North Brown Road is at a 28 ’ width with a separated trail. <br />He suggested people review that road. <br />Jabbour said the Councils will be making decisions and working with engineering of one <br />proposal. <br />Hanson was informed that the City of Plymouth has not yet scheduled a public hearing. <br />Jabbour asked Ron Quanbeck of Plymouth about assessing properties. Quanbeck said properties <br />with direct access to the road would be assessed. Jabbour asked City staff to review that <br />procedure.