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Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 1997 Page 8 does not believe it would be fair for the residents on Ware Road to bear the full brunt of the cost to reconstruct it, but he would be willing to pay his fair share. Ms. Olstad asked when 62nd Street will be improved. Without wider roads and sidewalks, an influx of children from the new development will become a safety issue. She asked if any parks are planned with this development so children won't be playing in the street. Mr. Matke stated that the development plan includes a proposal for a trail along the north side of 62nd Street with this project. At this time no parks are planned. There is an area of 13.4 acres of total park land that will be dedicated to the City as part of the project. The area will be connected to Park Grove and Birch Wood Acres and would be stubbed for a future connection west of Shadow Lake Drive. There are four acres of upland which would be large enough for small ball fields. Land for a trail connection will be provided from 62nd Street to the Park Grove Park. Ms. Jane Theilen, 561 Lonesome Pine Tr., emphasized the safety issue on Ware Road. She would like to see the speed limit reduced to 30 mph. She also suggested a bike path for children. Ms. Wyland stated that there will be a trail provided along the north side of 62nd Street and between the easterly side of the cul -de -sac that will connect to the trail coming from Linden Lane. Both trails will meet and go into the Park Grove Park which will be connected to the park land being dedicated. The Park Board is currently working on the development o f this park. Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. and was supported by Dahl. Ms. Wyland stated that there is a trail graded on the east side of Ware Road. At Fox Trace, the trail is on the west side. As developments occur, trail dedications will be required by the City for further connections. Chair Schaps asked what assurance there is that plans to reconstruct Ware Road will be approved by the City Council in March 1997, before Mr. Carlson develops this property. Mr. Ahrens stated that the Council has expressed a desire to upgrade Ware Road in 1998, but there is no guarantee that it will be done this year. Funding is the major issue. Chair Schaps asked if it is scheduled on the Council agenda. Mr. Ahrens stated that it will be discussed at the next Council work session. •