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Mounds View City Council June 27, 1988 Regular Meeting Page Six Park and Rec Director Saarion reviewed the history of the proposed completion of the pathway at Silver View Park, and the meetings that have been held and Staff's recommendation that the work be done this coming fall. Councilmember Hankner reported a group of residents on May 27 sion of the pathway, and based she was ready to make a motion proceed with the work. Staff had met with to discuss the exten- on that discussion, to direct Staff to Mayor Linke stated he was concerned at this time with the cost and replacement factors of using ag lime, as was being recommended, over wood chips, and he would prefer to stay with wood chips. Councilmember Hankner replied the majority of the residents are concerned with the use of wood chips, as they blow and make more of a mess, whereas ag lime would offer the asthetic value the residents would like to have. She also stated they must consider the water flow in the area, and she feels this would be a good compro- mise for all involved. There was discussion on the merits of ag lime versus wood chips and where it fits into the p:;:::.ject. Councilmember Wuori expressed concern with ag lime washing into the lake and possible contamination pro- blems. She also expressed concern with the park getting hodge -podge for the trail system. Dave Radamacher, 7421 Parkview Drive, stated the Park Board would be meeting next week to discuss the lake, and he would rather see ag lime used as it is loss threatening than wood chips, and he suggested considering ag lime for the remainder of the park. Motion /Second: Hankner /Linke to direct Staff to begin the implementation of the continuation of the development of the path around Silver View Pond, according to the planning discussion with the residents and Staff on May 27, 1988. Staff is further directed to distribute detailed plans to the residents and City Council prior to actual work being done. Staff is further directed to review and report on the environmental effects of ag lime. 4 ayes 0 nays Councilmember Hankner asked if any response was ever received from Scotland Green concerning the continuation of the pathway through their property. 15. Consideration Proposal to Complete, Silver View Park Pathway Motion Carried