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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 January 11, 2006 ------------------------------------ is essentially unusable land next to the county road. City staff will work with the developer to resolve these issues. Commissioner Niziolek stated his concern over possible flooding of the trail system and that a 100+-year flood plan should be looked at to keep the trail intact in the future however, not to have a negative impact on the wetlands. 9.2.A. Park/Trail Development – Trail Developments CR 1, CR33 Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that County Engineer has given some cost estimates relating to trail development on CR33 and CR1. A trail on CR 33 running from CR 77 to CR 1 in the right away would be approximately $65,000. A tunnel at the railroad would be approximately $152,000. in addition, a tunnel at CR1 would be approximately $250,000. Park Dedication funds would be used to pay for the tunnel at the railroad crossing and other funding options will have to be considered for the tunnel at CR 1. Commissioner Paige asked if the County is going to put in any traffic controls at CR 1 and CR33. Mr. Maertz stated he was told that the county is not able to get the warrants necessary for a traffic control change. Commissioner Niziolek asked why the trail is not going along the south side of CR 33. Mr. Maertz stated it was due to right of way and slope issues; the grading of CR 33 will not be completed for another 7-8 years and it was made a priority to put the trail in as soon as possible for the safety of the area residents. 10.1. Update December 19, 2005 City Council Meeting Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the City Council entered a contract with the Boys and Girls Club to support them financially with $24,000. 10.1. Update December 20, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting There was no update presented. 11. Other Business Commissioner Kuester asked to look at goals to be able to keep track of progress. Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz stated he would add it to the monthly agenda. 12. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:03 pm.