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s TRAIL MEETING WITH RESIDENTS DECEMBER 12, 1996 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. ARMY RESERVE CENTER Meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m. Overview of Trails Cindy Walsh discussed the trail segments that would be done in 1996 and beyond. Ms. Walsh reviewed with the residents the entire trail plan. She stated that the segment north of Arden Vista Court would be dependent on funds, but that it would eventually tie into a Highway 96 trail on the south side. Ms. Walsh also reviewed where Arden Hills has other paved trail segments in the City that would connect with the proposed trails. Funding Cindy Walsh indicated that funding for the trails would come out of the park fund which is based park dedication fees and contributions from charitable gambling. She indicated that there would be no tax assessment or tax dollars used on the project. Timeline Bids for the proposed trail would be done in January. Construction would help in May or June depending on weather. Questions & Answers Dave Buerkle - 4265 Norma Avenue - concerned what the 25 foot drop and kids coming down on bikes and skateboards. Greg Stonehouse - Cut notch out of hill/retaining wall 3 - 4 feet on east side of easement. Dave Buerkle - What about stop signs? Are speed bumps a possibility? Dorothy McClung -Needs to be ADA accessible & unsafe. Megan Ricke - Like to connect with main trailways. John McClung - Would you consider putting a rumble strip or turns on this area? Greg Stonehouse - Probably put signage in the top of the hill/possibly pedestrian crosswalk/will try to make the last 10 -20 feet flat. Frank Schuna- 1503 Briarknoll - What about retaining wall? I'm concerned about drainage into depressed area; where is drainage going to go? • Greg Stonehouse - Runoff to the street. Jim Dlugosch- 1482 Arden View Drive Why does the trail need to be 8 feet wide? What about an extended bridge?