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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes April 14, 2003 Page 4 1 road. Public Works Director Hartman asked for clarification of the area referenced. Commissioner 2 Jensen clarified that the area referenced is along 88th near the frontage road. Public Works Director 3 Hartman explained that there are two reasons for the gate, first the residents expressed concerns 4 regarding an increase in traffic, parking and noise in the area. He explained that the residents do not 5 want all the traffic that it would generate in that area. He further explained that Todd has an agreement 6 with Hennepin County that there would not be a pedestrian access from that side of the park. He 7 reviewed the agreement with the Commission. 8 9 Chair Jindra asked if they could talk to Todd to determine if it would be possible to place a gate in the 10 area. Public Works Director Hartman stated the Commission has known, for a long time, that the gate 11 access at this point was temporary. He clarified that this is an agreement with Hennepin County and 12 explained that, as part of the development, the County allowed the City access on a temporary basis, to 13 allow trucks into the park during construction, with the understanding that there would be no pedestrian 14 access upon completion. Chair Jindra asked Public Works Director Hartman to talk to Todd to see if 15 there is a possibility to add a gate in this area. Public Works Director Hartman further clarified that 16 there is also a safety issue to consider stating that the speed limit could cause problems with the parking 17 that would occur in this area if they provide access. He explained that it is not a standard width road 18 adding that it would create a lot of problems. Chair Jindra stated that Todd did leave the window open 19 to add a gate and asked if it could be clarified. Public Works Director Hartman stated that the trail ends 20 in this area. Chair Jindra suggested that they meet at the park so she could show him the location. Public Works Director Hartman stated that parking would be an issue noting the goal was to make sure that there was no possibility this could be a problem. He stated that he would discuss the issue with 23 Todd and provide Chair Jindra with an update. 24 25 B. PARK TOUR DISCUSSION 26 27 Public Works Director Hartman stated that Bob Kost is no longer with BFW and reviewed the changes 28 with the Commission. 29 30 Chair Jindra stated that next month they would be taking tours of the parks and encouraged members of 31 the Commission to attend. 32 33 Chair Jindra noted that there is no official entrance that leads down to the building and asked if one 34 would be included in the plans. Public Works Director Hartman reviewed the entrance noting that it is 35 only a walking path. He stated that the path is not very long adding that they could reconsider the entry 36 plaza and stairway. Commissioner Ganley stated that steps in that area could be very costly adding that 37 it would need further discussion. Public Works Director Hartman agreed stating that they would have to 38 put together a proposal adding that he would discuss this with the contractor. 39 40 Commissioner Ganley stated that the overall construction was good. Mr. Zurbey noted the cement work 41 was not done well adding that it appeared to be very sloppy. 42 Chair Jindra asked Public Works Director Hartman to follow up on the caulking and the stains left on 44 ceiling. 45