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Principal City Engineer Olson reviewed the proposed use of the site. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec noted that he has received a couple of calls regarding a lot of street parking <br />between Amcor and Vision Ease along 143ra Avenue. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson replied that it Vision Ease employees parking along the road. He <br />explained that the road was designed to accommodate parking on both sides, but the Council <br />could prohibit the parking on the street. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that it was his understanding that some of the trucks are having a difficult <br />time getting through the area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman requested that staff bring back a recommendation regarding the <br />parking along 143rd Avenue. <br /> <br />Street Supervisor Riemer stated that with the School District's policy change regarding busing, <br />students within a two mile radius of Ramsey Elementary School will be forced to find an <br />alternate means of transportation to get to school. One option will be to walk. The Public Works <br />Department will be impacted significantly, as they will be called upon to clear the trails in the <br />affected area before the beginning of the school day. The Public Works Department will <br />continue to discuss options throughout the summer to find a solution. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that when the Council has its joint meeting with Park <br />Commission the main focus will be on the trail system. The equipment that will be necessary to <br />keep the trails clean will have to be discussed during the budget process. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to how many miles of trails would have to be <br />maintained. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that there would be approximately 20 miles of trails. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen noted that what they are really talking about is a transfer of expense <br />to the City as opposed to a savings by implementing the 2 mile walking zone. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that to get the trails clean prior to school start time will <br />become a significant burden on the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated that once it gets cold most of the students will probably be <br />driven to school or chose to pay for bus service, but understand that they will have to keep the <br />trails clean. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec complimented the street crew for all of their work over the winter. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee/April 16, 2002 <br /> Page 7 of 12 <br /> <br /> <br />