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MEMORANDUM September 5, 1998 Page 1 of 2 To: Hugo City Council From: Deb Barnes for the Hugo Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Re: Commission Meeting of August 25 Item#1 The Commission studied Robert Museus'Trail Construction Policy memorandum dated August 25 and recommends the City Council adopt Policy Option#2, with the following recommended changes in italics: Option#2 At the time of subdivision or development of any property, the developer shall, as a minimum, construct a five foot (5')wide concrete sidewalk or ten foot (10') wide bituminous bike path along one side of all proposed streets which will carry an average daily traffic count of 500 to 999 vehicles and which cross or are adjacent to the property being subdivided or developed. All proposed collector streets shall, at a minimum, have a five foot (5') wide concrete sidewalk or ten foot (10') wide bituminous bike path along one side regardless of average daily traffic count. The developer shall construct a five foot (5') wide concrete sidewalk or ten foot (10') wide bituminous bike path along both sides of all proposed streets which will carry an average daily traffic count of 1,000 vehicles or more and which cross or are adjacent to the property being subdivided or developed. Where adequate alternative pedestrian paths are available the City may waive the requirement for a sidewalk or a bike path along any street. Where environmental constraints are present such that a ten foot (10') bike path width may not be in the City's best interest, the City may consider a narrower width, but not less than six feet (6). Where the City's master park plan calls for a trail or sidewalk along, or across, any development, and the other provisions of this section do not require its construction, the City may (1) obtain the easement and construct the trail or sidewalk, or (2) reimburse the developer for construction of the trail or sidewalk through a reduced park land dedication fee or other means.