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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 1992 PAGE SIX Council member Pelton noted that in a letter from Chief Dave VanBurkleo dated October 5, 1992 the Chief expresses concern with regard to the safety of walking on Main Street and the possibility of routing some of the pedestrian traffic on an alternate course. Council member Pelton noted that Lot 7, Block 1 L'Allier Estates has not yet been sold and if the City continues to need an easement through that area for municipal water extension to the west side of Clearwater Creek. She noted that if the lot were purchased and utilized for a pedestrian walk way it would probably be one to two years before a bridge were obtained to utilize the alternate route. She also noted that this lot could make a nice neighborhood quiet area or tot lot. Council member Pelton suggested that the City Council could utilize Tax Increment Financing for purchasing the lot. She noted the possibility of obtaining grant monies through the Metropolitan Council for such a project in connection with other pedestrian walkway projects and also suggested that there may be financial assistance from other agencies such as Anoka County and the Centennial School District. Council member Pelton noted that when the creek is dry that several children utilize this as a short cut anyway. A copy of the letter from Chief VanBurkleo, dated October 5, 1992, is on file with the Clerk/Administrator. Council member Burgstahler remembered that he was originally not in favor of the proposal of a trail and bridge due to maintenance expense. For example clearing the area in the winter from snow and ice. He felt that the issue could be a long term goal of the City, but if the goal is to be achieved the property needs to acquired shortly. He noted that he has seen other developments in other communities with bridges. He noted that the walkway has the support of the Centennial School District and appears to have the support of the Circle Pines/Lexington Police Department. He advised that Tax Increment Financing monies are available and that the purchase of the land could be a long term asset. He suggested that City may regret not purchasing the lot five to ten years from now if it is not done at this time. Council member Dario expressed concern about regarding the seclusion a possible gathering after school and concern of keeping the area ice. the safety factor place for trouble free of snow and Motion by Buckbee, second by Wilharber to request member Pelton work with City Staff to put together a a proposed pedestrian access across Clearwater Centerville Elementary School through Lot 7, Block 1 that Council package for Greek to the L'Allier