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Park and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 5 <br /> December 11, 1996 <br /> 9.B. Handke Warming House <br /> 4111 <br /> Phil reported the new portable warming house has been delivered and will be <br /> moved to the Handke pit as soon as the protective flooring was installed and <br /> steps were ready. <br /> 9.C. County Road 1 Tunnel <br /> 9.D. Pedestrian Crossing on Highway 169 <br /> Phil Hals noted Terry Maurer will be presenting a feasibility study to the Council <br /> next Monday night regarding these two issues. He explained that it appears <br /> there is not a significant difference between the cost of an underground tunnel <br /> vs. an overhead walkway. Discussion followed regarding safety issues <br /> associated with an underground tunnel. <br /> Phil indicated the pedestrian crossing lights on 193rd and Highway 169 begin <br /> flashing "don't walk" soon after changing to "walk". He explained that <br /> pedestrians become confused and end up waiting in the middle of the <br /> intersection because they don't realize they actually will have enough time to <br /> continue crossing. <br /> Phil informed the Commission that the Historic Downtown committee has <br /> requested an "old fashioned" pump handle drinking fountain be placed <br /> downtown near the new gazebo. The group has suggested that a private well <br /> be used instead of connecting to city water. Phil will investigate whether or not <br /> this idea would be feasible and also, if there are any health related issues. <br /> r9.E.ib <br /> Cherrywood Hills Plat <br /> Members of the Commission discussed the Planning Commission review of the <br /> Cherrywood Hills plat. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that there is a <br /> need for sidewalk along the west side of Proctor. Phil suggested the cost of the <br /> sidewalk could be escrowed until the County upgrades the road. Further <br /> discussion was held regarding the possibility of cul-de-sacing the road in <br /> Lafayette Woods instead of constructing a through-street, in order to preserve <br /> the trees in the northern portion of the Cherrywood Hills plat. <br /> COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE PLANNING <br /> COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER THE NEED FOR SAFE PEDESTRIAN <br /> MOVEMENT ALONG PROCTOR, EITHER VIA A SIDEWALK OR TRAIL, AND THAT THE <br /> DEVELOPER BE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COST, POSSIBLY THROUGH THE USE <br /> OF AN ESCROW FUND, AS PART OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW FOR THE <br /> Loimmor <br /> CHERRYWOOD HILLS PLAT. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE <br /> MOTION CARRIED 6-0. <br /> 10. Other Business <br /> No other business. <br /> • <br />