11-09-94 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 9, 1994 Scalze stated that the trail was discussed as a public safety issue. If the Jackson Street trail improvement is to be deleted, there should be some discussion with the neighborhood. Morelan agreed that there should be some additional discussion on the Jackson Street trail given the fact that the City has petitions both for and against the improvement. Morelan felt the matter should be referred back to the Park & Recreation Commission so they can meet with the neighbors. Morelan suggested that perhaps this is how the process should have been handled in the beginning. Scalze pointed out that the Council held the meeting with the neighbors on the Jackson Street trail. Pedersen pointed out that the Park & Recreation Commission is advisory in nature. Pedersen questioned the need to reopen an issue that has already been resolved. Morelan pointed out that typically the Park & Rec Commission works with the neighbors on screening issues, etc. That part of the process was lost in not funneling this issue to the Commission. Pedersen again stated that the City Council felt the trail was needed so why reopen the issue. Morelan pointed out that the City received a petition signed by most of the adjoining property owners opposing the trail. The City Administrator stated that the City has received two petitions - one in favor and one opposed. The Administrator also pointed out that the decision on what happens with the Bluwood/Australian street connection/cul-de-sac options could affect what happens with the trail. Morelan stated that the Council was rushed to make a decision on the trail since at the time the street reconstruction project was being considered. The Council now has the opportunity to rethink the issue. Morelan felt that given the petition in opposition, it was prudent to do so. 6