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The actual path is straighter than what was originally planned and not all of the plantings shown were realized. If anything we would like to have at least those missing plants installed. The existing natural path surface does not become muddy even after heavy rains such as we had earlier this week and the curve of the path prevents bicyclists from entering the trail at an unsafe speed while providing visual appeal and the required sight buffer. I have personally witnessed many strollers and bicycles of all types use the path without any problem. The path surface over the drainage pipe and to the asphalt trail has worn down over the years and should be built back up. The current curb at the end of the street provides required barrier for rain water and water flowing out when the hydrant is opened and diverts the water to the sewer. Even a small amount of rain produces large amounts of runoff down the street. Moving the connector path street access location and cutting the curb would cause washdown toward the trail causing flooding and erosion problems. Since a paved entrance to the trail exists only about 180 yards to the south at 9th St. S. and another at the intersections of S. Aberdeen St. and S. Park Dr. to the northwest there is no need to drastically alter the natural connecter path at 7th St. South.

This page was revised on: April 27, 2008.