Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/13/2003

Home

Assistant Public Works Director Olson asked if it was past precedent that they require a trail corridor along county roads or that trails must be constructed along major roadways. Chairperson Johns was not sure. Commissioner Shryock stated a lot of times this comes in conjunction with construction of the roadway. Assistant Public Works Director Olson recalled there was a subdivision that they did not require a trail corridor on a one or two lot subdivision in Rogers Lake. Commissioner Olds recalled if there is any development or new platting, they install a trail corridor if it abuts and existing roadway, that is set aside for trail development at some point in the future. The trail does not need to be built, but the easement needs to be there. Chairperson Johns noted they are trying to get to Tiger Street. Assistant Public Works Director Olson stated he was a little confused because he knew along the trunk highway, it requires the corridor but there were other developments that required a trail but not a corridor. Commissioner Shryock stated in certain areas they are concentrating on putting trails on certain sides of the roads and since she has been on the Commission they have required this. Chairperson Johns explained that this is the only reason why the corridor is happening along Hwy 47. Assistant Public Works Director Olson inquired if this was past precedent to have a corridor along county roads or rather along State highway roads. Commissioner Lehman asked if they should table this item until next month to get additional information regarding this. Commissioner Olds noted they want to preserve that sixty-one feet so they do not need to go back to the property owner for permission to get a trail built along Armstrong Boulevard. Commissioner Shryock stated she did not think this was a question of if they wanted to preserve this area, they needed to. The question is how much is required for the width of the corridor they will be asking for. Assistant Public Works Director Olson asked if it was required for a corridor along Tiger Meadows. Commissioner Shryock believed they did require a trail. The Commission decided to table this item for further information. Park and Recreation Commission/November 13, 2003 Page 6 of 11