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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting January 5, 1998 lot size, and returned this item to the Park Board for further consideration. Rick then presented photos of the area showing the relocation of the trail . He reviewed the options, which are as follows : (1) Keep the trail segment at its present location. Currently the trail segment is only 29 feet from the existing house on Lot 5 . (2) Move the trail segment to the original location, which would result in the removal of a large number of deciduous trees . (3) Abandon the existing trail and move it to the Otter Lake Road right-of-way. A disadvantage to this option is the placement of the trail being very close to a road with a speed limit of 50 miles per hour. Since the county right-of-way is only 100 feet, a trail along Otter Lake Road would result in only a 4 foot buffer between the existing road and the trails . The county standards for a road without curb and gutter is 20 feet. George suggested that the most desirable option might be to propose the relocated trail placement and provide for facilitating screening between the trail and nearby home sites . Rick suggested that, with the use of minimal retaining walls, it might be possible to move the trail even farther away from the homes . He added that most residents would probably prefer the trail closer to their homes if it means retaining the trees . Joe asked if there is a possibility of bringing the trail up LaCasse Drive down Tele Lane using the roadway as a trail, and cut between Lots 9 and 10. George pointed out that easements are not available for that location, in addition to possible frontage requirements . Paul requested clarification that easements exist for the proposed relocation of the trail . Rick verified that all easements are in place. He added that at this point the developer remains the owner, and he is in agreement with providing easements for the relocated trail . MOTION: Paul Montain made a motion to propose location of the Clearwater Creek 2nd Addition Trail as it appears on the proposed easement exhibit . Sharon Lane seconded the motion. George asked if it would be incumbent on the Park Board to arrange for screening of the trail, in the event that option is taken. Rick suggested that the developer not be asked to install screening. George indicated that there may be dedicated funds from this development and that the City should look toward providing necessary screening. MOTION: Paul Montain amended his motion to propose location of the Clearwater Creek 2nd Addition Trail as it appears on the 7