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PARK BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 1991 Mr. Nissen asked "why not a trail through the park - north to south?" to keep the kids from people's yards. Marty Asleson feels that kids will use yards anyway. Bill Nissen feels that there is too much traffic on Second Avenue, safety will be an issue. George Lindy asked if there will be a stop sign north on Second Avenue. Mr. Gray thought that probably the City would be controlling the traffic with signs, etc. Marty Asleson suggested that the ideal set-up would be to have one crossing if you were going to come down next to Second Avenue. Marty Asleson suggested the possibility of making the trails narrower than 8 feet, but it could be a maintenance problem. Also, how many neighbors would like a black top trail going in front of their house? John Baumann suggested approaching the residents using the term "sidewalk" rather than "trail". He said if he were involved he probably wouldn't mind, if the City or the Park Department paid for the maintenance. Marty cited Centerville, they have a 5 foot bituminous walk way right on the street at the curb, and they keep it plowed. Marty Asleson said he would like to see the shortest route to the park, he would prefer plan A-2 if the property owners say ok. He stated that the Wenzel Farms development should be 30% populated by next spring. George Lindy noted that the homes on Ulmer are very close to the road, and commented that he wouldn't want an 8 foot trail put in front of his house if he lived there. Marty explained that Ulmer is not a very busy street. The general consensus of the Park Board is that they do not want a trail on the street for walking, but a bike trail on the street is all right. John Baumann suggested that we get an opinion from the four residents on Ulmer who would be affected and the other two homeowners across the street. Perhaps we could suggest a privacy fence or some special landscaping. George Lindy asked if everyone was in agreement with plan A-2. Candi Toffoli is concerned with the traffic on Second Avenue as that street is more residential. Marty Asleson mentioned that he has talked with everyone on Ulmer, and he feels that they wouldn't want a trail in front of their yard. They are big houses. Ken Johnson suggested that a concrete trailway rather than bituminous would look better. Mr. Gray says the cost of concrete 3