08-05-1996 Park Commission Minutes

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OR(JNO PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 5, 1996 � ATTENDANCE The Park Commission mei on the above mentioned date with the following mem�ers present: Chair Richard Flint, �.ili McMillan, Andrew McDermott, Susan Wilson, and David Beal. Park Intern Michael Schultz was also present. Representing Staff were Pu61ic Works Director John Gerhardson and Recorder Sherry Frost. Chair Flint called the meeting to order at 7;21 p.m. (#1)REPRESENTATIVES OF AL�ITOINE PARK NEIGHBORHf?OD No representatives of ihe Antoi�e Park neighborhood came to the meeting. (#2) REYIEW OF PLANS F4R B1KE TRAIL- J�HN GERHARDSON Gerhardson reviewed the original b�ke trail plans with the Commission. Flint inquired about the status of easements for the trail segment planned for canstruction this year. Gerhardson said verbal agreement has been reached for a 7'permanent easernent with the VVills as well as the Brandenburgs. No curb or gutter will be used in this area up to Sitver View Drive, which will aid 'm minimizing the costs. Stirubs will be lost on the Brandenburg property, but the amount paid for the easement may be used for replace trees. The layout of the trail in this section consists of a gravel shoulder and drainage ditch separating the trail ftom the paved road. The bike path will be 8' wide. Cost to Kelley Parkway is estimated at $150,OQ0 to �160,004 exclusive of easements. No agreement has been reached with the Hiles. At this tirne, the plan calls for the trail coming out to the road at Silver View and continuing with eurb and gutter to the railroad bridge and beyond to Highway 12. North of Highway 12, the trait will again veer ta the east away from the roadway. It is easier to keep the trail near the roadway as it becomes an industrial area and costs for easements as well as the time element become issues. Gerhardson reported that bids for the trail construction apen on August 23 with construction beginning in mid-September. The trail is expecied to be comgleted this fall to�e11ey Parkwa�y with plant restoration taking place in the spring. It was noted that fast bikers will have the paved area for their travel with a separation of a shoulder from th�off-road traii. McMillan inquired about loss of trees on the Hiles property. Gerhardson said the majority of the trees on the City� right-of-way woutd be lost with the trees from Silver V'iew north of the Hites home remaining. The trail will run near other trees which will require trimming and maintenance. Once the trail is compieted, the City will maintain the trail. 1