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PARR BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 1991 be the "in street" type, made of bituminous. Approximate cost is under $10,000.00, or even possibly $5,000.00. Plan B - would be the trail going through wet land. The trail would only be 2500 lineal feet, but more expensive. The cost would be $80,000 to $85,000 and would include a 7500 foot boardwalk through the wetland. Advantages would be: it is the shortest distance to get to the park, it could be a nature trail setting, there is no traffic to deal with in this plan, it would be a very pleasant situation for a pedestrian link, and fewer residents would be impacted. Disadvantages would be: boardwalks don't lend themselves well to bike traffic, the high initial cost, and boardwalks require ongoing maintenance. There would also be some cost of obtaining a few easements, and also some permits, possibly dealing with the D.N.R., the Watershed District, etc. Plan C - would be to use City land going south to Highway 49 and the right-of-way to Second Avenue and going into the park from Glenview Drive. This would be approximately 3500 lineal feet, the cost about $45,000 to $50,000, depending on the soil correction. The advantages are: all the trails would be off road, this plan could have a greater potential for a city wide link, there would probably be minimal residential opposition. It would be a nice pleasant drive, kind of the back road type. Disadvantages are: that the trail is next to the highway so it would be noisy for any walkers on the trail, it would mean going further to get to the park, however there would be only one easement needed. It would also require getting permits from the D.N.R., the Watershed District, and the Corps of Engineers, that could mean additional costs. This trail lacks a neighborhood connection. It could be a mix of high ground (fill) and boardwalk, there are several options. Mr. Gray then finished his presentation and asked for questions from board members. Candi Toffoli asked how hard it would be to obtain the necessary permits for plans "B" and "C". Mr. Gray explained that it would not be too difficult for plan "C" , but plan "B" would require closer work with the D.N.R. to show that we are not damaging the wet lands. Bill Nissen inquired as to any plans for Second Avenue noting that it's "very wide". Marty Asleson explained that this will be a State Aid Highway, there may not be a cross walk here. He will try to get more information concerning this. Marty Asleson commented that he thinks the biggest problem here would be in obtaining easements from the residents with yards nearest the park. 2