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August 12, 2008, 2008 Page 3 of 5 Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the consent agenda as presented. 4 Ayes — 0 Nays, Motion Carried Public Hearing None Council Business 1. Project 08-7, Safe Routes to School — Hansen Park Trail (Option B) and Highview Middle School Trail. Report No. 08-222. Resolution No. 08-068. Director of Parks and Recreation, Sandy Breuer gave a detailed history of the item. May 23, 2006 Council adopted the Parks, Recreation and Trails strategic plan which included improving sections of the trail through Hansen Park. The Safe Routes to Schools grant was awarded to the City in April 2007. On April 24, 2007 the project areas were presented to the trails committee (this is a sub- committee of the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission.) The three project areas were described as (1) the bridge crossing over Interstate 694, (2) is a pathway to Highview Middle School, and (3) being the bituminous trail on the west side of Hansen Park, along with a small project near Bel Air Elementary School. Soil borings were completed in February 2008 and April 2008, indicating better soil westerly. The proposed trail was marked July 30, to allow people the opportunity to walk the trail. The cost for either ofthe two proposed plans were estimated at $62,200, both being covered by the grant. A Public Hearing was held August P at the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission meeting, the following concerns were shared at that meeting, Children's safety, lighting ofthe path, maintenance, screening, status of ball fields, current trail status, and proximity of proposed trail to resident's property ( the closet area would be 40 feet firm any property line.) The Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission recommended trail option B. Upon approval construction would begin fall of 2008. It was reported that the cost to upgrade the current trail would be more than the proposed options. Councilmember Phillips questioned the feasibility of reconstructing the current trail, and having it provide a reasonable lengthy service life. Mr. Wyffels reported on the geo-technical consultants recommendations, and determined that the cost associated with the recommendations to repair the existing trail would exceed the grant funding. Councilmember Phillips questioned the probability of constructing a trail with a long service life, if funding was expanded out ofthe grant funding sources. Councilmember Bug questioned if other options other than bituminous have been explored. Director Breuer reported bituminous has been recommended in order to accommodate bikes and rollerblades. Councilmember Bauman reported she walked the existing path, and suggested moving a portion ofthe path near the cattails. Councilmember Bauman questioned if Park Dedication fees could be used towards the reconstiucton of the existing path Ms. Breuer reported the soil conditions would likely not be favorable in the area where the path would be moved. Councilmember Burg requested PREC look at other options for Hansen Park; possibly contacting a golf course architect. Director of Public Works, Grant Wyffels advised the Council that this is located in a flood plain, and any change could result in a • change in the water flow. A quick description of trail construction was given, it was reported that the cost would likely exceed the grant amount. Any additional cost would be funded from a source determined by the Council. Councilmember Burg and Phillips stated they were in agreement with the importance ofthe projects over I694 and the crossing at 17" Ave NW near Bel Air Elementary School. Public Hearine None Council Business I. Project 08-7, Safe Routes to School — Hansen Park Trail (Option B) and Highview Middle School Trail. Report No. 08-222.