9.1. SR 01-19-2016City of
Elk —
River
Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mayor and City Council
9.1
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Work SessionJanuary
19, 2016
Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Item Description
Reviewed by
Pedestrian Easement and Trail Discussion
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Provide direction regarding the easement on the west 12 feet of the property located at 11936 190th
Circle NW.
Background/Discussion
During the Open Forum of the January 4, 2016, City Council meeting, Harold and Valerie Williams spoke
to the Council about a pedestrian easement located on the west side of their property. They stated that
the trail was used regularly when the development was first constructed, but more recently has been used
as a smoking refuge for students.
They requested the city to either maintain the trail or vacate the easement and allow them to utilize that
portion of their yard. In speaking with them after the meeting their preference was to have the city
maintain the trail.
The easement was included in the original plat to allow movement between the school and the
neighborhood to the north. The easement has also been used during sporting events at the school and
the athletic fields west of the neighborhood. There is also an opportunity for residents to use the
easement to move north and south in the area without the need to walk to Jackson Ave in the east or
Proctor Avenue in the west.
Staff recommends constructing a bituminous trail to connect the northwest corner of what is today the
arena parking lot in the south and 190"' Avenue in the north. The preliminary cost estimate prepared by
staff is approximately $15,000, which could be paid for out of the Park Improvement Fund in the 2016
budget.
The Parks Maintenance Superintendent is comfortable with the additional maintenance resulting from
trail construction. The Parks Department can provide additional information regarding funding and
maintenance during the meeting.
Financial Impact
The approximate cost to construct the bituminous trail is $15,000.
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