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Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that the trail fee funds trails identified on the City's Park <br />and Trail plan as opposed to sidewalks. <br /> <br />Mr. Aune stated that in other City's that Orrin Thompson Homes does business in they require <br />sidewalks along collector streets only and thinks that City should consider that as an option. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook inquir.ed if Mr. Au.ne had reviewed the comprehensive trail plan. <br /> <br />Mr. Aune replied y~s. -' .,, <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook stated that the attempt of the trail plan is to have good east/west and <br />north/south cormecfions within the City. The purpose of the'proposed ordinance is to provide a <br />safe place for residents and children to walk within their neighborhoods and gain access to the <br />trail syst.e,m. <br /> · ~. ,.'; .~ ," . · - . . . ' ..... : : · <br /> <br />Mr. A/Une: questioned if the City wbUld consider allowing the .eompletio~ of the sidewalk when <br />the developm.en~ is 75 percent complete~' "" :' "' ' : : ' : '- ' <br /> <br />Commissioner Rolfe suggested that 'Mr."'[Aune discuss the issue at the Planning Commission <br />level..' "': <br /> <br />Pa~ks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted that when the sidewalk will be constructed has been <br />discussed at length and staff has given a strong recommendation that the sidewalks be <br />constructed during the Stage I improvements because a subdivision can rake some time to filI out <br />and then people ~o ahead with their landscaping and then it makes it more difficult to complete <br />the sidewalk. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rolfe inquired if staff had any concerns that the proposed ordinance would <br />promote more cul-de-sacs. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that he is not sure how the cost would drive the cul-de- <br />soo issue} but felt the balance between thru ~treet~ and cul-de"Sac'~ i~'p~obabl~r"akeady there and <br />wouldn't have much of an impact.' .... : <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Rolfe, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to 'r~commend ordinance <br />adoption and forward to the Planning Commission and City Council. <br /> <br />Motion carried, voting Yes: Chair Cook, Commissioners Rolfe, Johns, Droegemueller} <br />LaMere, and Rolfe. Voting No: None. <br /> <br /> Park and Recreation CommissionJFebruary 10, 2000 <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />