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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 6 June 11, 2002 • that the answer he received was wetlands, utilities and resident property buyouts. He stated that the infrastructure is made for a specific size road in addition to the wetlands. He stated that this would not have been an issue had they done this project from the start in 1995. He stated that now it would cost the City with respect to property purchase. He stated that there is a definite need for neighborhood hearings. He stated that he has discussed this with Council Members adding that they remembered it was a tough battle. He stated that he received assistance in determiningthe numbers to lace sidewalks or trails. Com mittee Member Crass weller asked for p clarification stating that sidewalks are not trails. Mr. Moore clarified that for spending purposes and building, sidewalks and trails are viewed as the same. Committee Member Crassweller agreed that they might not be able to deal with this issue right now stating that he has a hard time agreeing with the numbers. Committee Member Messerly noted that utility poles would need to be moved adding that this would be extremely expensive. Committee Member Henry noted the lack of considering trails at times when it would be most feasible and asked if they are now considering trails as they identify new development needs. Mr. Moore stated that the Parks Committee has been very proactive and it shows based on their accomplishments. He stated that they now have a document, which is approved by Council, which identifies the vision for the City as far as connecting the City together. Committee Member Henry clarified that someone in position, within planning, would be reviewing this document. Mr. Moore stated that all City Planners would receive a copy and that it is now part of the City files. He stated that they now have a vision that encompasses the City of Arden Hills, as a whole. He stated that it is unfortunate that they are now going to have to pay the cost for decisions made in the past. Committee Member Crassweller stated that if they cannot deal, in the short term, with the connection of trails, that it seems the Committee could make or consider decisions as to what to do with the non-paved surface trails. He stated that they could also consider placement of rock or wood chip, and whether they utilize the Buckthorn removal plan to place wood chips or determine another process. He stated that the feedback from residents is that they do not want all trails paved stating that the Committee should be responsive to this concern. He stated that they need a plan for the non-paved paths and trails. He suggested that they should determine what they would use and the cost. Mr. Moore clarified that the Committee has determined what would be paved and what would remain natural. Committee Member Crassweller clarified that they did not decide how this would be done. Mr. Moore agreed stating that it would be easier to maintain if all trails were one substance. He stated that from a cost standpoint the best would be wood chips as they are readily available and less likely to cause injury. He explained that they are easier to remove and replace. He stated that the product could be recycled. He recommended one substance that would be wood chips and that it could be started this year.