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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 20, 2006 he would purchase the outlot and form an association with his Maplewood neighbors for the maintenance and use of this property. Blesener noted that the Park Commission would keep the outlot area natural, but would add a trail through it. It is the Commission's hope to connect with the powerline trail as well as continue the trail development through the entire area. Montour noted that the Parks Commission felt that eventually the City would be able to get access for a trail through this entire area as the individual properties are developed. Keis asked if there was a way to connect with the powerline trail. The City Administrator indicated that one option may be through the Miranda property, however, it is his understanding that Mr. Miranda is not interested in providing the property for a connection. The Administrator stated that if the City took a trail easement over the Johnson property, access to that easement would be necessary for maintenance purposes until such time as a complete trail connection could be made. Access via an extension of the easement for the Canadian Woods pond is an option. The City Administrator suggested that the City is willing to work with everyone involved on a trail easement location that best works for all the parties involved. Tom Kehoe, Edgerton Street, asked where this area drains into. Blesener pointed out that the entire area eventually drains into Lake Kohlman. Kielsa stated that the adjacent Maplewood property owners wish to purchase the outlot to keep it natural and protect it from development. Blesener pointed out that if the City took it for a trail, this property would be protected from development other than for trail purposes. Kielsa was concerned with the loss of trees in this area. Blesener noted that only tree removal from the outlot would be those needed to bring the trail through. Pat Johnson pointed out that the Parks Commission was talking about a 30 foot easement and pointed out that there is a 75 foot setback required from the wetland area. Johnson felt this would push the trail to the edge of the property and bring it within 50 feet from the back of the Maplewood homes. Allan noted that the trail pavement would not be very wide and could be just a wood chip trail. Allan did not believe there was a 75 foot setback required. The City Administrator noted that there is a no disturb zone and the trail would have to be outside of that. He also noted that the City has been putting in 8 foot wide trails. Greg Miranda reported that he owns the property to the north. Miranda thought that his property could be subdivided and developed from the c5