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Further discussion: Chairperson Elvig inquired about other possible uses for this <br />property. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied the only other possible use <br />would be for utilities. Chairperson Elvig stated there is no question the City needs to <br />acquire this property, especially with the discussion of a Highway 47 underpass. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Councilmembers Olson and Cook. <br />Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case #5: Update on TH 47 Trail Installation <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson reviewed that the completion of a pedestrian trail <br />along the west side of TH 47 has been identified as a high priority project to complete the <br />link between Alpine drive and Elmcrest Park. He reviewed the following issues that have <br />affected the progress of this trail construction. <br /> <br />· The final land pamel (Mortenson) necessary to complete this link now appears <br /> will be available in early July. <br />· It is anticipated that the extension of sewer and water to Marigold Ponds will <br /> cause construction to occur along the west side of TH 47 from Apple Ridge to <br /> Elmcrest Park. <br />· A bridge over County Ditch 3/66 is required. <br />· A street paving project is pending for the St Francis Blvd frontage road south of <br /> 160th Lane. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained the purpose of this case is to focus on a <br />proposed schedule for the goal of getting this trail segment completed. He reviewed the <br />following scheduled proposed by staff.' <br /> <br />· Week of June 20th - field work be completed to determine the length and <br /> specifications for the bridge. <br />· Week of July 4th - Order quotations for bridge. <br />· July - Complete field work to determine trail alignment and apply for permits if <br /> necessary. <br />· August - Construct trail improvements in conjunction with the work being <br /> preformed with the improvements undertaken for Marigold Ponds. <br /> <br />Chairperson Elvig asked if the trails inside the park are primarily Class 5. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson responded in the affirmative and indicated it is <br />expected that the trails will be paved in the next few weeks. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Kapler explained with the purchase of this property the entire <br />segment can be paved. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook inquired about the bridge. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee/June 21, 2005 <br /> Page 6 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />