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available within the existing right-of-way to add 3 feet of paved surface at the time of the rural section roadway improvements. An improvement made at this time would be temporary. NEED (4-6): 125th Street will see minimal residential traffic, traveling at low speeds. There is not a significant safety need. There is a sidewalk in the Northern Pines Development and a trail through Fox Meadows. The paved shoulder would connect two residential neighborhoods but not an extensive existing network of trails. Current residents in the neighborhood have not requested trail improvements. There is a minimal need for this improvement. FEASIBILITY (7-10): There are minimal physical barriers to trail construction. There are no significant wetland impacts or grading issues. It is a small scale project, in comparison to other possible trail improvements. Construction in conjunction with the planned improvements to 125th Street, provides a cost savings. The trail does not prevent or negatively impact future development. It will be removed with future development. The improvement is not complex as it is a small addition to a planned road project. This project is highly feasible. CONNECTIVITY (11-13): The on road trail would connect Northern Pines to Fox Meadows. It would not provide a connection to a commercial area or a school. Northern Pines has 38 homes. Residents of Northern Pines will have the option of taking the paved shoulder instead of the road to Beaver Ponds Park. A connection is not made to the regional trail network. Because of the minimal current and future population in the neighborhood, the on -road trail is not going to be as "widely used" in comparison to other trails in residential neighborhoods. This on -road trail provides minimal local connections. 4 ONEKA LAKE BOULEVARD EVALUATION REQUIRED CRITERIA (1-3): The Trail and Sidewalk Plan includes a future city trail along Oneka Lake Boulevard. The missing trail connection is planned to be built when the Oneka Lake Boulevard is reconstructed. The road project is a high priority, and ranked #2, on the City Council's street capital improvement plan. This is based on a rating of the existing pavement and funding sources. An alternative strategy shall be used. NEED (4-6): Traffic is not minimal on Oneka Lake Boulevard. The roadway is wide but safety is questionable. There is a missing trail connection between Hwy 61 and Geneva Avenue North. Current residents in the neighborhood have not requested trail improvements. Alternative routes are available, but there is a need for this improvement. FEASIBILITY (7-10): There are minimal physical barriers to construction. The cost of the trail improvement outside of a road reconstruction project would be significant. Any trail improvement would likely be removed when the road is improved in the near future. The trail project is not complex. Construction of a trail along Oneka Lake Boulevard would be feasible.