Laserfiche WebLink
<br /> .. .~ <br /> ~e CITY OF ARDEN HILLS <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> . DATE: <br /> June 25, 1997 <br /> I TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator -J <br /> I FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director t)l <br /> SUBJECT: June Department Report <br /> I ~ <br /> I Thor Construction has repaired the asphalt areas that needed to be replaced on the 1996 trail <br /> construction project. There are still 2 items that they need to finish before their final pay <br /> estimate. I will be working with the engineer to get these items finished as soon as possible, <br /> I I have had an additional trail sign placed at the top of the hill north of Colleen Drive. It says, <br /> "STOP for your safety walk bikes, skates etc. down hill". The "Steep Decline" sign is still in <br /> . place, <br /> Hi!:hway 96 Trail <br /> Ie The Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Safety Commissions have made <br /> recommendations to place the Highway 96 trail on the proposed alternate route rather than the <br /> planned route along the highway. The Highway 96 task force also made a similar <br /> . recommendation. This item will be coming to the Council in July. <br /> I I have responded to Ramsey County's letter informing us they plan to continue with the trail <br /> along Highway 96 and over the 35 W bridge, A copy of the letter was provided in your packet <br /> last week, <br /> . Round Lake Trail <br /> I met with a representative from the U.S, Fish and Wildlife Service to discuss the possibility of <br /> I constructing a trail along the south and west side of Round Lake. In walking the area with their <br /> staff person, it seems to be a possibility, There will be some areas where the City will need to <br /> acquire property or an easement from the abutting businesses. I will continue to work with the <br /> I V,S. Fish and Wildlife Service to further develop a plan. I hope to have a plan in place within <br /> the next two months so that it can be incorporated into future park dedication requirements of the <br /> Gateway Business District. <br /> I Trees at TCAAP <br /> Dave Winkel and I met with Mike Fixx to discuss the possibility of transplanting spruce trees <br /> I from the TCAAP property to City parks or street projects, Mr, Fixx has indicated that the City <br /> if 1 <br /> I <br />