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I I I Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 1993 Page 5 Council Business. continued Benke suggested a sketch of the park be made available to future home buyers. There will be more meetings with residents regarding the park's development, and the Park Department periodically revisits each park to determine its changing needs. Betty Johnson, 2889--12th St., said the trail will go through her backyard, and requested that Arborvitae shrubs be planted to shield people from her property. Anderson confirmed that the shrubs would be planted in a solid massing across her backyard. Staff will work with residents in regards to landscaping possibilities, but the Cottonwood tree located in the middle of the trail will be removed. City Forester, Rick Wriskey, said the Arborvitae shrubs will be planted 6 ft. high and grow to about 15-20 ft. Staff will try to match the park's landscaping with varieties located on adjacent properties. Benke asked if a construction easement is needed for additional plantings. Anderson confirmed that this could be a possibility. Williams questioned the attractiveness of a large row of Arborvitae and asked if other fencing or screening options were discussed. Anderson confirmed that fences and other landscaping options were discussed, but resident preference was the Arborvitae. Anderson would not recommend a row of Arborvitae. Alan Johnson, 2889--12th St., does not recall discussions regarding fencing or landscaping options, and would like to discuss these options with Anderson. Williams feels the concept plan is satisfactory, but the trail to the west could be argued either way. He would rely on resident opinions regarding the Bent Tree Hills access point. He noted concern regarding the pond and its grading, and requested Engineering to prepare cross sections of its layout. Anderson confirmed that the grading plan could be revisited. Williams and Benke agreed that the grading plan should be clarified further. Gunderman agreed with Williams' concern. Larson asked if the trail could be downsized from 8 to 5 ft. Anderson said the primary reason for an 8 ft. path is safety. When bicycles and pedestrians travel the same path it is important to provide the safest route. Larson feels a smaller path may cause bicycles to travel slower. Fulton concurs with Anderson in regards to the needed width for safety reasons. Williams asked if residents were surveyed regarding the use of bicycles on the path. Anderson said that issue was not discussed. Benke feels that neighborhood children should be able to utilize the path for their bicycles. Benke suggested the park plan be continued so that staff and residents could review their options and allow time for Engineering to assemble the pond's cross sections. Dan Johnson said the trail access from Bent Tree Hills Drive was changed to asphalt in order to provide bicycle access. Benke noted the trail's width is a safety issue. Residents with concerns should meet with Anderson before the January 25 meeting. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Williams, CONTINUE CONSIDERATION OF THE PARK PLAN TO THE JANUARY 25, 1994, COUNCIL MEETING. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business Innsbruck 5th Addition Park Plan Report 93-335