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Ms. Kurak stated she takes offense to having a trail in her yard. She added that she is not against trails and that they are planning to donate land for trails. Tom Kurak, 15001 Sunfish lake Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, stated that Sunwood Drive is a huge road and the proposal he has seen does not seem to be sending a lot of traffic toward Sunwood Drive. He suggested redesigning this road - maybe not making it so wide. Councilmember Peterson inquired if that wide width was typical of 153rd now. City Engineer Jankowski replied that Sunwood Drive is 42 feet from curb line to curb line and 153rd is 44 feet. There will be two traffic lanes and two parking lanes. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman that any and all language regarding a trail around Sunfish Lake be removed. Further discussion: Mayor Hardin inquired if there is some planned open space and to the Kurak's, inquired if they would be opposed to some open space. Mr. Kurak stated he would not oppose some access to Sunfish Lake but there are some dead areas along the lake that cannot be used for development. He added that the trail around the lake reduces the tax base. Mayor Hardin inquired if Waste Management still owns some of the property in that area. Mr. Schroeder stated yes, but he didn't know how much they owned. Mayor Hardin asked about working with Waste Management. Mr. Schroeder stated that we had proposed purchasing property west of the hillside from Waste but we were not able to get that. He offered that Waste Management could be contacted again. Mr. Kurak stated that there is a spot or two that would work for a park/open space area but the hill is kind of steep. There are at least two good spots for an access. Mr. Deemer commented about the south end of the lake. He added there could not be a public access because the wetland cannot be filled. The test wells were also talked about. Jean Beaubien, 15855 Traprock Street N.W., Ramsey, stated that she understands her property will be the trail head for the equestrian trail. Parks/Utilities Supervisor boos stated that the Traprock Riding Arena was to be the trail head and it should not be overlapped on her property. Ms. Beaubien talked about the horse manure on her road but stated that her main concern is that's her property. She has given a 155 foot easement to the City already and added that she enjoys her property and is concerned about the wetlands. She felt that Ramsey does not have a real good record regarding keeping care of wetlands. If more land is taken from her, she felt that it would "screw up" her property. Mr. Jankowski stated that the intent is to retain trails within the right-of-way. Ms. Beaubien inquired if the City has been out to that area to look at the property. She commented on the sound of gunshots from the gun club and asked what legal rights are for someone who is thrown from a horse because of the gunshots. She added that she resents the City taking more of her land. She inquired hOw the City plans to manage the horse manure on these trails. Staff was directed to refer this discussion to the Horse Care Board. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beyer, Zimmerman, Beahen and Peterson. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to direct Staff to have consultants prepare for Council review, the final maps and verbiage for the comprehensive plan updates pertaining to land use, transportation, and parks and trails, as follows: that the trail on the west side of Sunfish Lake be shown as an on-road trail and the eastern portion of that trail system would be concurrent with subdivision development. In the interim, the eastern portion of the trail should be redrawn so as not to imply that the City will be condemning homes for trail alignment. The consultants will also be instructed to make sure the Kurak property lines show up clearly on the Parks and Trails map. City Council/April 25, 1995 Page 9 of 23