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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION April 7, 2016 Locating the sidewalk along the curb would cost an additional $23,000. Placing the sidewalk between the walls would cost an additional $77,000. This option would require moving the second wall, furthest from the road and adjusting the first wall at the north end as it ran into the park. Placing the sidewalk along the street, but also including a six foot boulevard would cost an additional $123,000. The City Engineer explained the third option would require moving both walls back to have enough space for the sidewalk and the boulevard. He stated in addition to the costs for section one and two, if the sidewalk located on the City Hall Driveway is made ADA compliant, it would cost $34,000 to re-build the driveway to make the cross-slope less than two percent. The City Engineer also included an estimate for the cost of the third section of sidewalk running from the park entrance along Noel Drive to the trail, although he understood the Commission may feel this section was unwarranted because the goal of the sidewalk was to connect people to the park. The third section is estimated to cost $32,000.The City Engineer noted the estimates do not reflect the cost of renovating the sitting area near the park entrance. The City Engineer reported staff had considered the idea to construct the first section of sidewalk to see how much it is used, and then finish the other two sections if the pedestrian usage justifies its construction. He also suggested the six foot boulevard be put in to make maintenance like snow removal more efficient. The City Engineer told the Commission that when the hydrant was put in, the end of the top portion of the wall was left unfinished because the sidewalk project had been proposed. He explained, regardless of whether the sidewalk is put in, the wall will need to be completed and will cost between $5000 and $7000. Darling inquired about the length of the entire proposed sidewalk. The City Engineer approximated the length to be 600 feet. He explained the first section was about 180 feet, the second section about 280 feet, and the third section about 150 feet. Darling also wondered about the nearest sidewalk besides the one running from Edgerton to the freeway. She reasoned that while this sidewalk would cost nearly $200,000, this money may be better used on a much more cost effective area. The City Administrator explained the nearest sidewalk will soon be along Centerville Road running from Eli Road to Allen Avenue. The City Engineer explained staff had also commented on the high cost of the Noel Drive Sidewalk and he had put the proposal together to better analyze the cost of the project. He commented that the walls that may have to be moved in order for the sidewalk to be put in were only ten years old. The City Engineer explained this also may be cause to wait until the walls need replacing. Horwath asked how long the walls would last. The City Engineer stated it would be at least 15 years before they would need to be replaced. Schletty stated he thought the section from Little Canada Road to City Hall could be justified as public access to the City Hall. Chair Miller asked if there was striping,