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' Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 January 25, 1994 Council Business. continued Samuelson asked what are the prevailing reasons for an asphalt trail versus a natural _ path. Anderson said an asphalt trail allows for increased accessibility; excellent surfacing for bikes,. wheelchairs and pedestrians; lower cost investment; and limited maintenance. Samuelson commented that crushed rock could be installed initially and the installation of asphalt material could be at a later. time.. Gloria Fluegel, 3010 - 12th St., asked if the tennis court has been approved and feels it would be a wonderful addition to the park. Berke said the proposal includes the court but its construction would be at a later date. David Ryden, Black Oak Drive, noted-the berm along the northeast side `and ' suggested it be angled to allow for better visibility. Anderson noted that the bean's location allows for a aatural cut. Berke emphasized that Council has listened to the residents.' concerns. In fact, thee. City chose to develop and design the park with resident input. ~ ~ _. Council Business . Innsbruck Park Development Plan Report 94-022 Gundennan, a long. time Pazk Board .member, noted that whenever a new park is . developed neaz residential areas there is always some anxiety. The fact is that , homes adjacent to pazks do see increased property values. His first priority is to . install equipment which would: bring people into. the pazk ,His. preference is the. . - . ,: <~ ~_. _:~ . initial installation of the tennis court and rock material. azound the pond, and later, ~` asphalt trails. ` Grass.: trails could be installed until the traffic patterns .are ... ` . - determined. Anderson. said the same planting scheme could be installed without the asphalt trail installation: - Gundennan feels the budget should reflect higher priority _ items such as playground equipment and the. tennis court ., . , ,_ , . _.. Williams noted that the Park Board spent much time on the trail issue, including the ~ _ Y , westend access point. They concluded that a hazdsurface material. for the trails is - F ~ °- most desirable, and_he acknowledged ~thatahere are several. options to_the trail issue. _ The Park Boazd seemed comfortable with_the 6 ft.:wide trail on the northside,-, ~4 _ ~ ~ - ~• subject to Iiability;concerns:-- However, the Park Board, may agree with.the_staff and . -> ~: ~ :- _, the City Attorney recommendations.;: The Park Board feels that landscaping is,first . ,;. - Berke agrees that landscaping should be first priority. The north/south trail is needed, but that piece to the west is of Iower priority. He feels that the azea's. ; , attractiveness will continue to draw people to the park and an unpaved trail system will not discourage that attention. One resident feels the trails should be delayed until traffic patterns aze determined. _ Berke said the major developments in the first year will be landscaping. Anderson's reasoiung-for the initial asphalttrail installation is that it would allow for .. v . - _ . park usage and would prevent sod damage He supports the trail's installation; but respects the Council's decision. ~ _ _ _ a ._ . . Gundennan feels that ~as many features as 'possible should be installed within the first - years. Anderson noted that because people like to go to a pazk and walk; he does ~ . not see the delay of any of the features being of significant concern. However, he would be willing to accelerate the pazk's development.: ~ - '" - .- ,." ='