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waterworks area. Johnson stated that she supported a trail to get from Jackson to the waterworks area and a smaller link from Jackson to Australian. The City Administrator stated that with Australian, the trail would have to be entirely on the street. This could be accomplished when Australian is rebuilt, which should be in 1997 or 1999. He also pointed out the narrow right of way on Australian of 40 feet. Typically, the street width would only be 28 feet and parking issues would need to be evaluated. Remerowski made a motion to recommend to the Council that the trail be completed from the waterworks property to Jackson Street and Jackson Street to Australian and Lakeshore, in conjunction with road improvements. Motion seconded by Holm Motion carried 5 - 0. Sanders suggested finishing the waterworks trail with a more "natural" substance such as gravel or wood chips because it is a more natural area. Sanders also suggested discussing the McMenemy Street area with regard to trails, stating many people walk the area from McMenemy to Viking Drive to Edgerton. Johnson made a motion to request that a cost estimate be given to the Parks and Recreation Commission for wood chips to complete the waterworks trail east of McMenemy. Motion seconded by Remerowski. Motion carried 5 - 0. Johnson asked the Commission whether there were any other proposed trail areas warranting discussion. Sanders wondered if a trail should be shown on North Owasso. Remerowski mentioned that Edgerton Street will take people out into Vadnais Heights and out to Lake Vadnais. He revealed that many people are not aware that there is going to be an extensive cross country ski, biking, and hiking trail, and fishing pier slated to occur in two to three years. Johnson remarked that Edgerton should remain a bike trail, as designated. She felt it is no longer treated as such, and in the vicinity of Edgerton and Highway 36, the bike trail has been converted into a turn lane for cars. The City Administrator suggested contacting Ramsey County regarding this problem. Sanders commented he thought 6 feet on each side of Edgerton was designated as bike trail. Johnson stated she runs in this area, and feels it is no longer safe. Rajanen remarked a change in speed limit in this area may help. He stated the speed limit at this intersection is 40 m.p.h., and as soon as you cross over Highway 36 going south, he believed the speed limit dropped to 30 m.p.h. Rajanen felt if the speed limit was slowed to 30 m.p.h. all the way on 7 Page 90