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Elk River Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 2 May 10, 1995 Commissioner Olson arrived at this time. (7:30 p.m.) . 6a. Lafayette Woods Discussion was held regarding trails and sidewalks in this development. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT IF 193RD AVENUE ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF THIS PLAT IS CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN THE FUTURE THAT THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BE MAINTAINED FOR USE AS A NON-MOTORIZED PATHWAY. COMMISSIONER DONAIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO CREATE AN ACCESS FROM RUSH DRIVE, IN THE AREA OF LOT 14, BLOCK 3, OF ABOUT 35 FEET IN WIDTH TO PROVIDE A TRAIL CORRIDOR TO THE RAILROAD TRAIL AND ON TO MEADOWVALE SCHOOL. COMMISSIONER DONAIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. COMMISSIONER DONAIS MOVED THAT LOTS 38 AND 39, BLOCK 4, BE SHORTENED SLIGHTLY SO THAT THE REAR LOT LINES DO NOT ENCROACH ON THE HIGH PROPERTY WITHIN THE PARK. COMMISSIONER DALEIDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO ASSUME THE POSITION AS STATED AT THE APRIL 12, 1995, PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING REGARDING SIDEWALKS. COMMISSIONER DALEIDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. COMMISSIONER DALEIDEN MOVED THAT OUTLOT "A" SERVE AS PARK DEDICATION PROPERTY FOR THE PLAT UNLESS THE OWNER DONATES OUTLOT A AS A LAND CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND GIVES THE PROPERTY TO THE CITY AFTER THE EASEMENT IS GRANTED AT WHICH TIME STAFF SHOULD NEGOTIATE A REDUCED CASH PARK DEDICATION FEE. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. . 7. Discussion of Park Proiects Used for Community Service The Commission discussed recent community service projects and agreed that while the city encourages and appreciates these projects, there needs to be contact with the proper authority, planning, and coordinating construction and the long term maintenance. After a year or two, some of these projects become unsightly or fall into a state of disrepair. Chair Anderson and staff will set down some guidelines and bring them back to the Commission for a review at a future meeting. 8. Discussion of Issues Reqardina Railroad Trail Crossina - County Road 1 Chair Anderson led the discussion on the upgrade of County Road 1 indicating that the proposed plan calls for a 72 foot wide roadway which will include four traffic lanes and 12 foot paved shoulders. The safety of a major trail crossing a major roadway and the expense of a foot bridge was discussed. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLANS INCLUDE AN UNDERGROUND PATHWAY FOR A SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING .