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Park Board Meeting <br /> Monday, March 2, 1992 <br /> issues concerning trails in developments (currently being <br /> considered in the city) have been put off until the next meeting <br /> because of new members to be added to the board and the just <br /> completed comprehensive park plan draft. He went on to explain that <br /> he has had recent discussions with Kirk Corson developer <br /> representative for Quail Ridge, the trail decisions made regarding <br /> this development could ultimately affect the whole philosophy of <br /> the trail plan. Marty reports that Mr. Corson is in agreement. <br /> PETITION: At this time, Mrs. Deb Carlson of 514 Arrowhead Drive <br /> approached the Park Board and explained that she has a petition <br /> signed by residents of 12 homes on Arrowhead Drive regarding <br /> concerns of neighbors who feel they would be affected by a trail in <br /> the new Pineridge Development that would be going in behind their <br /> houses. Mrs. Carlson states that with the loss of existing trees, <br /> this trail will take away from their privacy, and she says that <br /> there is also a concern that a well traveled trail behind the <br /> houses would encourage theft. Marty Asleson says he met with Mrs. <br /> Carlson and another resident of the neighborhood last year when <br /> they were concerned about removing trees and shrubs. He says thq. <br /> trail could miss the trees, the trail sits on a berm and it will go <br /> as far south as possible. There will also be additional plantings <br /> to enhance the natural setting of the trail and to offer more <br /> privacy. Mr. Asleson says he has had much experience with trails <br /> and settings such as this and cannot find a problem with theft. <br /> Mrs. Carlson says the neighborhood wants a written agreement that <br /> the city will bring in some type of privacy block for their houses, <br /> in the form of trees etc. <br /> Ken Johnson addressed Mrs. Carlson, explaining that these are <br /> common and understandable concerns that the Park Board will <br /> certainly keep in mind. He went on to explain that the idea is that <br /> people will be able to use the trails and enjoy the beautiful <br /> natural settings of Lino Lakes. These trails are really meant to be <br /> an extension of the parks. Marty Asleson explained that these <br /> trails could be considered an amenity. <br /> Scott Morrison of 508 Arrowhead Drive approached the board with his <br /> concern, that being that the trail is situated on a berm, and at <br /> it's highest point behind his house. He's concerned that kids might -- <br /> drive off the hill into his yard and any accidents or injuries <br /> would be his liability. The drop from the hill to his yard is about <br /> 15 feet. He's also worried that kids might be tempted to use his <br /> yard to cut across the street to Shenandoah Park. He wants to know <br /> if there will be an access from the trail to Shenandoah Park. It <br /> appears that there is not, which means that he wouldn't have access <br /> "IN to the trail from his yard. Ken Johnson suggested that Marty make <br /> a note to see that access is made from Mr. Morrison's yard. <br /> 2 <br />