10-09-2002 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 9, 2002 Fahey asked why the Waterworks Trail dead-ends at Country Drive. Sanders pointed out that a link is needed bringing the trail up Country Drive to Little Canada Road. This would be a difficult construction given the steep grades in this area along Country Drive. The third priority is the Desoto Street Trail. It consists of two phases, the first from LaBore Road to Allen Avenue, and the second from Allen Avenue to Centerville Road. Sanders pointed out that there are limited obstacles to the completion of this trail segment. Fahey noted that there are few trails in the southeast quadrant of the City adjacent to the wetland area. Sackett Glaser pointed out the plan for a boardwalk in this wetland area. Sanders noted that the boardwalk would be located at the end of Sunset Court. It was noted that McMenemy Road is part of the on-street trail system. The map before the Council documents uncompleted trail systems. The next trail priority is the Power Line Trail that would connect Payne Avenue to Desoto Street and include a tunnel under Edgerton Street. Sanders noted that there are obstacles to the completion of this trail system in that there are unwilling sellers in this area as well as the difficulty of crossing Edgerton Street. A tunnel under the road would be difficult to accomplish unless it were included as part of the Edgerton Bridge project. The City Administrator noted that storm sewer would have to be included as part of the project in order to keep the tunnel drained. Tim Broten reported that he was against the tunnel concept and indicated that he preferred a the installation of pedestrian crossing semi-fore lights on Edgerton Street. He felt this was a more practical option, and noted that there are similar lights on Rice Street in the area of McCarrons Beach. Fahey agreed that alternatives to the tunnel need to be explored. Scalze asked when the Edgerton Bridge project is scheduled. The City Administrator replied that the project has been moved to 2007. Fahey indicated that if the decision is for an at- grade crossing, there is no reason to wait with completion of this trail segment. Fahey encouraged the Park & Recreation Commission to take another look at the issue of the Edgerton Street crossing. The City Administrator noted the need for connection points from Payne Avenue to through to the Desoto Street right-of--way. We have unwilling sellers at each end. Fahey suggested that the City should move forward with the acquisition of these connections. Sanders pointed out that the next priority is the completion of the Centerville Road trail. This includes two sections, the first being Centerville Road from Allen Street to Edgerton Street to Payne Avenue. The next section is along Centerville Road connecting Spooner Park to Pioneer Park. Sanders pointed out that the completion of 2