03-22-2018 Parks & Rec Commission Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION March 22, 2018 cost estimates for a bicycle/pedestrian connection around Keller Lake Mayor Keis noted the shoulders around Keller Parkway were widened last year. Councilman Fischer stated one way to give pedestrians more room would be to design the Parkway as a one way street. Kost noted there were many options, and suggested the Action Step for Keller Parkway be removed. Those present agreed. The City Administrator stated Little Canada had a good case for making pedestrian connections over the two freeways that intersect the City. He explained the City could finish the Trout Brook Trail with a pedestrian connection over the freeway. The City Administrator suggested this be a high priority item that the City could bond for. Councilman McGraw stated he would like to see a map with the trail connections needed to complete the trail system. Kost suggested adding an Action Step about acquiring the gap in the powerline trail. It was suggested this be a medium priority. Construct prioritized projects to minimize gaps in the trail system Make interim bituminous sections along Rice Street Short – Time Frame High – Impact Medium – Cost/Effort The City Administrator stated the City had been prepared to put a sidewalk in front of US Bank on Rice Street, but the County had plans to redo the road, so the project was put on hold. He suggested a concrete sidewalk be put in place. Pavement Management Implement a framework for assessing and maintaining paved trails including parks trails The City Administrator stated staff assess the trails annually. This action step was removed. Monitor and match interests and offerings of programs Develop and implement a system to determine the needs/desires of community members for Short – Time Frame High – Impact High – Effort/Cost