07-12-00 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 12, 2000 Round Lake (Railroad west to new holding pond) - The Park Consultant presented a plan for the Round Lake area that includes a trail system, boardwalk over the concrete water channel, picnic tables, and some benches. The Consultant pointed out that there are still a couple of homes to be acquired on Round Lake. Therefore, it would be possible to do only a segment of the trail system now with the remainder being completed as homes are acquired. The City Administrator reported that it does not appear that Lakeside Apartments wants the trail near their boundary. Scalze asked if there was a way to improve the appearance of the storm sewer pipe outlet. She suggested rocks with a small waterfall would improve the aesthetics of that structure. The City Administrator indicated that he would contact the City Engineer to see if there are some improvements that could be make. Sanders pointed out that relocation of the structure would put it on the apartment property that would then require additional easements. Morelan felt that a portion of the trail improvements in this area should be included with the Little Canada Road improvement as part of the streetscape amenities. Council agreed, and the City Administrator was instructed to have these improvements included as a change-order to the project. Water Works Trail (South Owasso Blvd. to North Owasso Blvd.)- The Consultant reviewed this segment of trail pointing out that the trail will cross the railroad tracks. He indicated that it is a lengthy process to get approval for such a crossing. The Council suggested starting the process now. Vadnais Blvd. (Pratt Development) - The Consultant reviewed the Vadnais Blvd. trail. Anderson pointed out that the County is planning to redo Vadnais Blvd.; and when that happens, the project could include an on-street trail around the lake. It was also noted that it is difficult to plan for this trail at this time until the specifics of the County's road project become known. The issue is which side of the road the County would plan for the trail.