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August 12, 2008, 2008 Page 3 of S Motion by Coune7member Phillips, seconded by Couneftember 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 HigkMew 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, Rea cation 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 Environ mental 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 of the two proposed plans were estimated at $62,200, both being covered by the grant. A Public Hearing was held August 3rd at the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission meeting, the following concerns were shared at that meeting; Children's safety, lighting of the 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 finrn any property line.) The Parks, Reaeration and Environmental Commission recommended trail option B. Upon approval construction would begin fall of 2008. It was reported that the cost to upgrade the currexnt trail would be more than the proposed options. Councihnember Phillips questioned the feasibility of reconstructing the cxurerht trail, and having it provide a reasonable lengthy service life. Mr. Wyffels reported on the geo-technical consultants recornmm ations, 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 of the grant firnding sources. Councilmenber Burg questioned if other options other than bituminous have been. explored. Director Breuer reported bituminous has been recommended in order to acootmodate bikes and rolleblades. Councdmenber Bauman reported she walked the existing path, and suggested moving a portion of the path near the cattails. Councilmember Bauman queshioned if Park Dedication fees could be used towards the reconstruction of the existing path Ms. Breuer reported the soil conditions would likely not be favorable in the area where the path would be moved. Councilmenber 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 fiuxled from a source determined by the Council. Councilmanber Burg and Phillips stated they were in agreement with the importance of the projects over 1694 and the crossing at 17' Ave NW near Bel Air Elementary School. Public Hearurg None Council Bc9nes 1. Project 08-7, Safe Routes to School — Hansen Park Trail (Option B) and Highview Middle School Trail. Report No. 08-222.