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... the back yard of the adjoining resident. If I lived there, I' d ask it be lengthened to terminate closer to the holding � pond. (Target Feb 2001, P&Z rush.) Decide on guidelines for trail widths. In general, those that would have bicycle traffic should be 10 feet wide. Review requirements of trail access right of way. Currently, the guideline is an S foot trail, with 6 feet on either side making a total of 20 feet. At Acom Park, decks and back yards of adjoining property owners have a low quality situation. In my mind, these properties are obviously undesirable. The city should not allow such undesirable situations. I suggest the easement for these trails be increased to at least allow a property owner to plant some kind of border. I suggest a width of 30 feet with a 10 foot trail width. This adds 5 feet on each side and I don't believe an additional narrow strip of land 10 feet wide will break any of our developers. Update the Comprehensive Plan. (Target Feb, 2001, P&Z rush,) With new development, make sure trails e�st to safely move people from every home to the main trail loops of the city. Then, pedestrian/bicycle routes could allow kids and everyone to get almost anywhere in the city safely without having to use their cars. Put this in the Comprehensive Plan. Ensure the city provides developers with a packet of information detailing requirements of trails, "sidewalks," and other pazk related material. For example, ensure it says that class V for trails (or the trails themselves if I possible) must be put in first so all can see where the trails go before people buy. (Target k'eb, 2001, P&Z rush.) Other General Topies Provide residents a map of trails and sidewalks in the city, (Target completion spring 2001.) A map of each park along with a description of facilities should be available on city web pages and in printed form. (Target completion spring 2001.) Review square area of parks in Centerville and compare it with other cities. This will provide a guideline on open space desired. (Target spring 2001.) Review requuements for satellites. Specifically, does there need to be a hard surface for maintenance? How far will the hoses reach, can they go longer? The concern is ruts and compacted grass if soil is wet. (Target spring 2001 — before satellite placement.) Longer Term Related I St Paul Water Propertv A plan should be formulated soon about acquiring this property. Availability and presumably price are known and plans should be possibla that won't iet this property slip away. Make preliminary inquiries as to the process needed to be followed (Target Mar, 2001.) � Trail from Lamotte Park to Downtown Monitor dealings with church property north of Lamotte Park. If it is acquired, a trail can go through the i property and won't have to go on the street. (Target spring 2001.) Pedestrian Area Instead of a Road Create a people friendly space in downtown Centerville. Consider conversion of Goiffon Road west of the church to a pedestrian friendly space with a trail. There is no need to have a road there and it would be a more desirable city if that were a pedestrian area. Also consider a part of Sorel St. (Target 2001.)