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27 building a standards -compliant path would require removing dozens of mature 28 trees. 29 Ms. Erickson also explained that the segment is currently being evaluated as a 30 potential trail park. Still, even that option would primarily serve as a local shortcut 31 and could damage established trees. She asked that if the City Council ultimately 32 decides not to develop the area as a trail park due to environmental or financial 33 concerns, that decision should stand. In either case, she requested that Segment 38 34 not be included in future pathway plan updates. 35 Chair Ficek thanked Ms. Erickson for attending and for providing her comments in 36 advance since she will be unable to attend next month's meeting. He then asked if 37 there were any additional public comments on items not listed on the agenda 38 Hearing none, he closed the public comment period. 39 4. Business Items 40 a. Communication Items 41 Public Works Director Freihammer provided updates on several ongoing and 42 upcoming City projects. The Lexington Pathway project has been awarded and 43 is expected to begin in the spring, completing a missing segment between 44 County Road B and Highway 36. The Hamline Avenue project plans have been 45 submitted for state aid, and a well -attended neighborhood meeting was held on 46 February 10. The City hopes to bid on that project within the next month, 47 though it may extend into next year due to the volume of work. 48 Mr. Freihammer explained that the City is also preparing to bid on a seven -mile 49 pavement management project. For Twin Lakes Phase Two and the Wagner 50 Pathway, easements are still being acquired, but it is hoped construction will 51 begin this year. A sewer lining project for large -diameter mains is expected to 52 go out for bid soon, with construction anticipated in the fall. 53 Mr. Freihammer explained that booster station improvements are planned for 54 2026, and construction on the Cohansey lift station is targeted for spring 2026. 55 A comprehensive lift station analysis report is underway to guide planning over 56 the next 10 years, with results to be presented to the Commission. Finally, 57 wayfinding signage installation is partially complete, with a second phase 58 scheduled for spring. Additional permits have been secured, and an agreement 59 with the library is expected to finalize the placement of a sign on library 60 property for improved visibility. 61 Mr. Freihammer provided updates on the following items 62 Wavfinding Signage 63 About 14 signs have been installed, with roughly 10 remaining. All signs are Page 2 of 18 Page 27 of 43