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Mounds View Planning Commission June 2, 1999 111 Regular Meeting Page 10 across the narrows of Silver View Pond. He added that the construction of the bridge would not take place at this time due to the need for time-consuming engineering work. Community Development Director Jopke stated that formal action was not required at this time, and he would relay the comments and concerns of the Commission to the City Council. Stevenson stated that a portion of the funds used for paving the trail would come from the park dedication fees paid by the theater. Commissioner Berke stated that he had heard that funds had been provided by a developer for this project several years prior, but the City had spent the funds elsewhere. Stevenson stated that he has served on the Park Commission for 12 years and never heard that comment. Stevenson stated that the maintenance requirements would be lessened for the blacktop trail, explaining that the existing wood chips required higher maintenance. He stated that the issue of snow • removal was discussed at the meeting, and that the paving would not facilitate large snow removal equipment. He stated that he was in favor of proceeding with the project. Commissioner Kaden asked if any of the residents with property next to the trail had objected to the paving project. He noted that increased traffic and activity might be cause for concern regarding loitering and crime. Debbie Jones, 7405 Parkview Drive, stated her home is located on the south side and adjacent to the pond. She stated that she had heard only positive feedback from the other residents in regard to the project. She stated that she believed the occurrence of crime might actually be decreased by the increased activity. She noted that the existing wood chips are difficult to walk or ride a bicycle on. Kaden asked if the residents accepted the idea the paved trail would not be plowed in the winter. Commissioner Johnson stated that there was a mixed reaction among the residents in this area. Commissioner Braathen asked if the proposed paving would be blacktop, explaining that blacktop would facilitate a faster snow melt. Jopke stated that the trails would be paved with blacktop. Braathen asked if there was access to the trails, other than the resident's properties. Chair Peterson stated that there was an access on Long Lake Road, from County Road H2, at the south end of the pond. • Commissioner Miller asked how long the project would take to complete. Stevenson stated that he did not know.