07-28-1993 Council Agenda - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 8, 1993 Schletty replied that there would not. Garske asked who would be responsible for the maintenance of the walkway. Schletty reported that the walkway would be turned over to the City, therefore, the City would be responsible for its maintenance. Keis asked about maintenance in the winter. The Administrative Assistant reported that walkways and trails are usually maintained during the winter when there are requests by neighborhoods for such maintenance. Garske pointed out that the City should keep in mind that the boardwalk will be a wooden platform that must be maintained. Keis stated that when the City makes park improvements it should be with the idea that there will be enough usage of the improvement to make the improvement worthwhile. Keis also pointed out that park dedications are the responsibility of the Parks & Recreation Commission. Keis stated, however, that he liked the idea of reserving the option for access into this wetland area for the future, whether it is put to use now or not is up to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Garske again stated that he felt parking could be a problem, and felt that was a planning issue. Keis did not feel that users of the walkway and boardwalk would necessarily come in cars to use it, and felt that users would be walkers and joggers. Drabik stated that she would like to see park dollars going for improvements in Gervais Mill Park which will receive more intensive use. Keis envisioned the walkway and wetland area as becoming a part of the City's entire trail system. Terry Linsky, Sunrise Drive, asked when the project would get underway. Schletty stated that it is hoped that road construction could begin in mid - August. It was also reported that the homes will be custom -built as the lots are sold. Carson asked if any of the lots were located in the Page 5