03-08-95 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 8, 1995 exist on public right-of-way. The properties missing from the trail system are under private ownership. Remerowski asked what kind of use the trail system near Aspen Circle gets. Pedersen reported that the system is not used heavily, but does get used. Scalze pointed out that because of the missing pieces, the system is a difficult connection. Morelan pointed out that Payne Avenue is not a heavily- traveled street. Therefore, Payne Avenue to LaBore could serve as an interim connection. Fahey stated that if the City is convinced that Mr. Heinel will not sell, the trail system should either be rerouted, or the City should condemn the property. Sanders pointed out that Edgerton Street may become more important due to the Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park development. Vadnais Heights currently has a request for funding for a trail along Centerville Road to Highway 96. Edgerton may then serve as a connection to the regional trail system to the north. Scalze pointed out that on the west side of Edgerton there are only a couple of pieces of property missing under the powerline. It may not be that difficult to complete this portion of the trail system. However, Scalze pointed out that the Park & Recreation Commission received a lot of opposition from the property owners last fall during a meeting they held on this issue. Fahey suggested that the Commission look at trail options. If there is an alternative, that might be preferable to making a lot of property owners angry. If there are no feasible alternatives, then the Council may have to consider condemning property. Remerowski pointed out that the Heinel property is zoned R-1. Given the commercial development in the area, perhaps the Heinel property should be rezoned. That would make it more valuable and may entice the Heinel's to develop the property. Remerowski asked if the City wanted to consider alternatives to the trail 4