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DRAFT Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Comprehensive Trail Guide Plan The Planner explained that the Trail Guide Plan presented is the result of changes recommended by the Planning Commission during their joint workshop with the Parks Commission. The Plan has been refined, legends on maps have been expanded, text has been expanded, and the result is a plan that staff recommends be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan for 2030. The City Planner asked the Planning Commission to discuss what they have before them and add any modifications, which will be brought forward to the City Council. Commissioner Deziel asked if there was anything new on the trail going through the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. The City Planner responded that the County Parks Staff has seen this plan and the three trail points at Klondike Avenue, 15a' Street, Keats Avenue will be permitted. Commissioner Van Zandt stated the plan shows the trail going up Ideal Avenue and he didn't feel it was wide enough to be safe. Commissioner Schneider asked what sort of maintenance would be done by the City. The Planner responded that an occassional resurfacing, and the day will come that the City would make sure the weeds are controlled on the shoulders. He said the City anticipates plowing some trails in the future and that the trails in the four new developments are being built to be plowed. The City will have to purchase special equipment when we have to plow trails. Commissioner Schneider asked, referring to Page 35, how will the City control people from going from public trails to private trails. The Planner said you clearly sign it, "Private Trail". This signage will not keep everyone out, but it would deter most people. Commissioner Fliflet asked if there is a timeline to connect all trails. The Planner answered it will take some time, but it will be up to the Parks Commission to develop priorities. Commissioner Schneider asked how do you keep bikes out of Sunfish Park where the three trails terminate. Planner Dillerud said it has to be more than just a sign, but the Parks Commission, with the assistance of Mike Bouthilet, will have to make a decision. Commissioner Fliflet stated the trail users along 50`" Street N. would use an existing off -road trail and then would have to use a proposed on -road trail in the new Old Village, and Lake Elmo Avenue which passes the elementary school which has cars parked on the street often when there are activities at the school. She would like to see more off -road trails there. The Planner said the City will try to avoid too many transitions from trails and routes. Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2005