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City Council Minutes October 2, 2017 Page 4 Bob Gretton, 14160 227`s Ave NW and the applicant, indicated he learned about the proposed trail easement two weeks ago and would like the trail located on the west side of Meadowvale Road due to wetlands in the southwest comer of the easement and an existing barn situated near the eastern edge of the property. Chairman Anderson indicated in his experience and service, not once have they regretted making a decision to plan for a trail. He stated one cannot foresee when a trail will be built but the commission is asking for 33' dedicated road right-of-way for the protection of Meadowvale Road. He stated in support of the connections of corridor and paths, he asked that the council consider the commission's recommendation for a trail easement in addition to the 33' road right-of-way on the east side, which he believes will match the plan that the council ultimately sees and has directed for future trails as not being side -specific and therefore avoiding surprises such as this applicant experienced. There being no one further to speak, Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Mayor Dietz asked why the applicant wasn't informed of the trail recommendation on the east side of Meadowvale Road if the Planning and Parks and Recreation commissions both reviewed this. Mr. Leeseberg indicated this item was reviewed and the trail easement wasn't proposed for the applicant's property until after this application had been reviewed at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. He indicated the applicant didn't feel he needed to attend the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting because staff made their recommendation based on past council decisions and he didn't think those recommendations would affect his property. Councihnember Wagner stated this too was difficult for her that the surprise trail easement was proposed when the applicant wasn't expecting anything more than a simple plat, and she felt really badly this happened. She indicated she doesn't want to have future applicants have surprises when submitting their applications. She stated that is why the council decided at a previous meeting a few months ago to be side - specific when planning trails to avoid surprises and gray area. She explained her support in planning for future sidewalks and trails to allow safe passage from point A to point B. She was surprised that this trail easement wasn't included as a condition. Mayor Dietz agreed with Councilmember Wagner's thoughts and felt it should also be a condition. He stated the applicant should be made aware of the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendations the next day after their meeting. He suggested altering staff's process to notify the applicant in advance of the council meeting. He also stated the Parks and Recreation Commission has every right to make recommendations based upon the soon to be updated trail map, which is a work in progress until finalized. IAAEAEI Ar NATUR�