01-24-96 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AND PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION JANi7ARY 24, 1996 Morelan pointed out that when the area east of Edgerton develops, the City will be able to obtain a land dedication to complete the trail system. Scalze pointed out that the property owners east of Payne Avenue are very strongly opposed to a trail across their property. Scalze indicated that she would have a difficult time condemning someone's property for this purpose. Johnson pointed out that there are alternatives, such as running a path along Payne Avenue to LaBore Road and then along DeSoto to both Pioneer and Spooner Parks. The City Administrator suggested another option would be to neqotiate options to purchase a house, buy.the house, put in the path, and then sell the house. Fahey suggested that if there are only 2 or 3 parcels blocking the completion of the City's trail system, the City should consider condemnation. Scalze felt there should be a recommendation from the Commission. Remerowski stated that he wanted a consensus from the Council on the issue before the Commission deals with the issue. Remerowski pointed out that until the trail system is completed, City streets could be used to access the parks. Johnson suggested that the Commission take another look at a map showing the links left to complete. WISH LIST Scalze suggested that the Commission put together a wish list of items that individuals or organizations could review should they be considering donations to the City. Johnson commented on the recent $40,000 donation from Little Canada Charity Plus for lighting in Pioneer Park. Johnson stated that she was encouraged that LCCP was interested in doing something to help older youth within Little Canada. Fahey pointed out that Lake Owasso has made donations to the City to address handicapped access issues within 12