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Draft October 7, 2019 <br />Page 6 <br /> <br />DeGardner stated that sometimes lights have the opposite effect (meaning it draws more <br />unwanted night life in). <br /> <br />Pat Huelman, Park Board Chair, addressed the crowd of residents at the end of the <br />discussion. He thanked everyone for coming and told them it was fun and interesting to <br />hear from all of them. He stated that he knows there are some difference of opinions <br />perhaps, but it was still nice to see the neighborhood show up, get behind this, and put in <br />their thoughts. He stated often they (the Park Board) need to make decisions without a lot <br />of input so it was nice to have everyone’s input. <br /> <br />A resident asked the Park Board that if the Lyngblomsten development comes in, if there <br />would be a path from their development/houses that would go along Woodridge and into <br />“this” park (Woods of Baldwin Lake Park). Rick DeGardner, Director of Public Services, <br />stated “yes” as well as a trail on the north side of County Road J over to Hodgson. This <br />trail would be within the County Right of Way. He then clarified that the Lynbloomsten <br />trail would attach to Woodridge Lane. He stated that he foresees a lot of people using the <br />trail to get to the Lyngblomsten development rather than vice versa. <br /> <br />7. Parks Update: <br /> <br />A. Apollo Drive Trail <br /> Rick DeGardner, Director of Public Services updated the Park Board regarding Apollo <br />Trail. He said that as discussed during the August Park Board meeting, the City Council <br />recently approved funding for the construction of a pedestrian trail along Apollo Drive <br />between Lake Drive and Lilac Street. It was also mentioned that staff working with WSB <br />Engineering to prepare plans and specifications. The proposed design documents were <br />submitted to the Anoka County Highway Department for review/approval. Through the <br />review process, Anoka County identified that a north pedestrian crossing at Apollo Drive <br />intersection would require signal upgrades. In addition, the existing signals have obsolete <br />components requiring replacement. Anoka County is currently completing a feasibility <br />study evaluating the signals. Concurrently, the City solicited and received quotes for the <br />trail project (excluding signal work). Only one quote was received in the amount of <br />$235,000. This quote was substantially higher than the engineer’s estimate of $165,000. <br />Staff is recommending re-bidding the project once information about the signal is <br />received. The option to construct the trail on the south side of Apollo Drive may be <br />recommended pending signal upgrade costs. It is also recommended to obtain quotes <br />during a more favorable bid climate. DeGarnder stated that the project had run into a few <br />stumbling blocks and that he would keep the Park Board updated on the project. <br /> <br /> Andrew Levi, Park Board Member, stated that the Council dedicated money for this. He <br />questioned if this is something that the City should still move forward with. “Is this <br />something they still wanted to do?” he said. He stated he is asking this because it would <br />just be that connection to Lilac. He stated it sounded like the main trail on Lilac wasn’t <br />going to happen due to easement cost and everything else and if this is going to cost over