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City would also collect cash park charge per lot. Developer sells land to <br />Maplewood property owners. <br />We also had Tina Carstens of the Ramsey/Washington Metro Watershed District present <br />to review wetland issues associated with the construction of a trail. She indicated that <br />there are no specific rules to address this, but they would prefer the trail be set back 37.5 <br />feet from the edge of the wetland to serve as a buffer. (The standard "no disturb zone" is <br />75 feet.) She indicated they could work with us to narrow that distance depending on the <br />specific circumstances. She also indicated the bog walk is an acceptable option in the <br />wetland area. <br />The general sentiments expressed that night by the Maplewood property owners were: <br />They would prefer that no path be constructed. <br />^ The farther the path is setback from the property line, the better. <br />• They were concerned about trespassing onto their property and about liability if <br />anyone would get hurt on their property. <br />^ They said we need to be aware that placing the path close to the delineated <br />wetland edge could cause it to be inundated with water based on "normal" <br />conditions. <br />The construction of more bog walks to help keep the path farther away from their <br />property was proposed. <br />^ They asked us to consider another location on the west side of the wetland. <br />^ They seemed somewhat skeptical that we would consider any option other than <br />parkland dedication. <br />We also pointed out that it might be sometime before a trail was developed given we had <br />no connection point to the north or south at this time. Jim Morelan also stated we needed <br />to look out for the interests of residents and taxpayers. Therefore, a trail makes sense to <br />us and we need to be cognizant of the costs associated with construction, especially if <br />more bog walks were used. <br />We concluded the meeting by stating Little Canada staff would attempt to put together a <br />list of conditions to accompany an easement. We would then present them to the P & R <br />Cormnission and the City Council for comment. (I think they are listed under option <br />three for the most part.) We also said we could attempt to define the location of the <br />easement and path that would govern future placement. <br />Based on this information, staff would like your comments on this issue before we go <br />forward with a more specific proposal. Also, an e-mail from one of the residents asking <br />for additional property line separation at the north end of the property is also included for <br />your consideration. Finally, I will attempt to discuss this with the Developer prior to <br />your meeting to see where we stand with him. <br />Please let us know how you would like us to proceed. <br />3- <br />