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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 10, 1991 Collova asked the width of other City trails. Sanders reported that the newer trails in Pioneer Park and Thunder Bay Park are 8 feet wide. Older trails are 5 feet wide. Sanders reported that 8 feet is a more standard width for contractors and a more comfortable width for bikers and pedestrians. Quirin felt the path improvement would be an asset to the area noting the numerous multi-family units in the immediate area. Blesener also pointed out the office buildings in the area feeling that employees of the various businesses would use the path as well. Bob DeBace asked if any parking areas or lighting of the path was proposed. Sanders replied that neither are proposed at this time since the path is meant for neighborhood use. Mark Malsam pointed out that future extension of the path would have to cross railroad tracks, and asked how this is proposed to be accomplished. Malsam also raised the issue of liability for a path crossing railroad tracks. Sanders replied that the railroad crossing has not been addressed as yet, however, he would anticipate a surface crossing. Sanders asked how many trains ran through the area each day. DeBace estimated 2 to 3 trains per day. LaValle stated that his concern was that the path did not go anywhere at this time. LaValle felt the path should be presented as part of a complete package, including a small picnic area and approval of the railroad for a crossing. Pam Kannegister, 110 Yorkton Ridge, reported that most of her neighborhood opposed the pathway. Concern was that the path would attract more people to the area and that wildlife would be scared away. Hanson asked if the City had any greater liability on paths if roller blades and skateboards are allowed on the paths. The City Attorney replied that he was not aware of any cases relating to substantial exposure in those Page 5