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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />February 2, 2023 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br />Chair Horwath stated that they could use education to remind residents not to put trash <br />containers in the street. He stated that a secondary option for pedestrians to use Payne Avenue <br />would be an alternative to Edgerton. <br /> <br />Commissioner Williams stated that she has noticed people walking in the grass in the north end <br />at Pioneer and stated that it would be nice to have a sidewalk in that area that goes around the <br />tennis courts. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp commented that people can walk all the way around Pioneer, even during <br />the winter. She noted an area near Nadeau Wildlife Area, which appears to have a proposed <br />trail. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director commented that has been in the plans for years. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp stated that she likes that Edgerton will be connected to Payne. She also <br />liked the sidewalk proposed for Labore. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath referenced the trail near the Fire Station, noting that there had been previous <br />discussion about a potential trail bridge crossing and asked if that has made momentum. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director commented that has been identified, but it would have to be a huge <br />bridge. He stated that would be more of a state or federally funded project and noted that the <br />bridge would most likely not be replaced for another 30 years. <br /> <br />Student Representative Churcher asked if there are plans to add a trail along Demont towards the <br />middle school. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director replied that there are not plans, other than what exists. <br /> <br />Student Representative Churcher commented that many students walk that way to the school and <br />often fall on the hills of the homes. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director appreciated the input and stated that could be a consideration for a <br />future trail. <br /> <br />Commissioner Abruzzese noted that reminds her of discussion related to paths to the elementary <br />school and asked if that is on the list. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director replied that the trail exists but needs some work as it is not ADA <br />accessible. He noted that ADA compliance is not required but staff does plan to maintain that <br />area more. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schletty asked if there was an update on the connection with Edgerton over with <br />the development of the townhomes. He asked the timeline for that connection.