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3 <br />In order to create a safe and ADA-compliant pedestrian crossing at Allen Avenue and Desoto Street, <br />the proposed trail will need to shift westward to better align with the existing pedestrian ramp at the <br />southwest quadrant of the intersection. Due to constrained public right-of-way along Allen Avenue, a <br />trail easement of 559 square feet is needed from the Pitrina Park Association as shown in the site plan <br />below. To be consistent with other crosswalks in the City and along the Thunder Bay / Westwinds <br />trail, the crosswalk would be a painted crosswalk along the road and since it is at a controlled <br />intersection it would not qualify for a pedestrian-activated rapid flashing sign. <br />City staff intends to coordinate with the Pitrina Park Association to acquire this easement so that the <br />developer can install the trail as they have been directed to by City staff. After coordinating with the <br />association, City staff will bring the necessary documentation to the City Council and request <br />authorization to secure the easement. <br />SOURCE OF FUNDS <br />Funds for the easement acquisition will come from the Park Land Acquisition Fund (Fund 456) which <br />has an adequate fund balance to cover the costs of the easement acquisition if needed.