Laserfiche WebLink
Motion carried. <br /> 3. Trail Feasibility Study <br /> Denaway provided background on the trail feasibility study that covers the missing trail connections around <br /> 130th Street and the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. Denaway stated that she introduced the trail feasibility <br /> study to City Council and the Council is comfortable with the direction and timeline on the project. <br /> Candace Amberg from WSB presented the most recent, revised feasibility study and provided background on <br /> the existing conditions near the trails.The concept plan shows the preferred route, alternate route, and trail <br /> extension route.The preferred route starts on 130th Street North, cuts through the southern part of the <br /> Wilson Tool property, and continues down Falcon Court.This route would require a bridge and boardwalk to <br /> be installed, but would provide a connection to Oak Shore Park.The alternate route starts on 130th Street <br /> North,follows directly along the Wilson Tool building, and continues down Falcon Court.This route would <br /> not meet Regional Trail standards. The trail extension route is shown to follow the Rail Line and would <br /> require the removal of a significant amount of buffer vegetation. Amberg stated that the preferred route <br /> shown on the plans is also the preferred route among neighboring property owners, including Wilson Tool. <br /> The Commission discussed the cost of the boardwalk on the preferred route,funding of the project, and the <br /> impact to the neighborhood along Falcon Court North. <br /> Amberg continued to give a background on the trail connection for 130th street and existing conditions. There <br /> are two concepts. Concept one shows narrowing the road to a 12 foot drive lane and approximately 17.5 feet <br /> of trail.This concept would allow the power lines to remain in their existing position and would require an <br /> additional rail crossing arm. Concept two shows keeping the existing drive lane at approximately 17 feet and <br /> approximately 12 feet of trail.This concept would require the mailboxes and utilities to be relocated.Staff <br /> added that this trail project would likely be done with the reconstruction of 130th Street. <br /> The Commissioners discussed both concepts and made no determination of the preferred concept for 130th <br /> Street.There was discussion on funding of the trails and how the trail meets local connections. <br /> Tennyson made a motion to draft design documents for the preferred route of the Hardwood Creek Regional <br /> Trail. Raushcendorfer seconded. <br /> All Ayes. Motion carried. <br /> 4. Sunset Lake Future Park Planning <br /> Candace Amberg from WSB presented two concept plans for the Sunset Lake future park. Amberg <br /> highlighted that the land is in good condition and both plans emphasize the native landscape along the lake <br /> and prioritize saving existing vegetation on site. Concept 1 shows a circular driveway with one entrance on <br /> Homestead Avenue North, a drop off and loading zone,fishing piers, and a picnic area. Concept 2 shows <br /> access into the park from Homestead Avenue North and 125th Street North, storage racks for canoes or <br /> kayaks, a beach,fishing outcroppings, and a picnic area. <br /> The Parks Commission discussed both concept plans. Topics of discussion included driveway circulation,the <br /> number of parking spots,the surrounding neighbors and how they would be affected by the park,fishing pier <br />