8.0 PRSR 07-12-2023 Memorandum
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Manager
Date: July 12, 2023
Subject: Parks and Recreation Manager’s Report
This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic planning,
staff changes/developments, and park operations.
Grass Trail Between York Ave. and Zumbro Street
On May 10th, the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed a Boy Scout Eagle Scout project for a grass
walking trail between York Avenue and Zumbro Street. Following the Commission meeting a letter (attached)
was sent out to 25-residents in the vicinity of the trail. Soon after the letter was received, two of the neighbors
contacted me with concerns that the new trail will cause additional people to trespass on their private property.
It is possible that some of the neighbors opposed to this trail will attend the Commission meeting on July 12.
The trail’s main purpose is to connect neighborhoods along Zumbro Street and York Avenue to create a safe
access, so people do not need to walk on County Rod. 44 or Highway 10. The city right-of way for this trail is
approximately 60’ x 700 ‘. This Eagle Scout project will clear a trail approximately 14’ x 700 ‘ with a clearance of
10’ feet high. The trees encroaching the ROW will be identified and removed. A survey of the ROW is currently
being completed.
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