041099 PK SP MINSmithtown Road Trail Segment Walk
• Saturday, April 10, 1999
ShorewoodNictoria City Limit to LRT
Residents Present and Comments
Lucinaa Kircher, Lake VA Maple Ridge
• Cut off from Smithtown; won't let kids use Smithtown due to traffic.
Alane and Dan Johnson, 27944 Smithtown Road
• Supports trail segment due to traffic conditions on Smithtown.
Darrell Carver, 27910 Smithtown Road
• Supports trail segment on south side of Smithtown.
Diana Eckerberg, 27260 Smithtown (accompanied by two children and Pamela Space)
• Supports trail segement.
Tim Duffy, 26710 Smithtown Road
• Supports trail segment; would support trail on north side of Smithtown also.
Brad Peck, 25975 Wild Rose Lane
• Concerned about fairness to property owners and impact to trees.
Len Twetan, 26300 Smithtown Road
• Generally supports trail segment, but has concerns about impact to trees on north
side of Smithtown. Also concerned about possibility of trail down Grant Lorenz,
resulting in trail on two sides of his property.
Shannon Steinhibel, 27075 Beverly Drive
• Supports trail segment, but would like to see it extended to County Road 19.
Tim and Lori Dosen, 26405 Smithtown Road
. Supports trail segment, but issues of crossing to Minnewashta need to be
addressed. Also drainage problems at comer of Strawberry Lane.
Christine Lizee'
• Supports trail development adjacent to her property.
Comments on Trail Walk
• Right -of -way from Victoria border is not clearly designated.
• Fiber optics line recently installed on north side of Smithtown Road.
• Snow melt is late on south side of Smithtown Road.
• Will trails be plowed in winter?
• Road and apparent right -of -way narrows at cemetary.
• Drainage ditches begin a cemetary.
• Should we cross the road at Cajed Lane?
• Storm sewer drains are'present at Cajed Lane.
• Drain tiles and drainage ditches between Afton and Cajed.
• Drainage ditch and embankment between Afton and Cathcart may require retaining
wall.
• Road and right -of -way again narrows at Cathcart.
• At sunset, driving is difficult due to angle of sun.
• All driveways between Cathcart and Strawberry Lane have culverts.
• New cluvert installed at Strawberry Lane.
• Right -of -way widens again at Strawberry Lane.
• Drainage problems occur at various points between Strawberry Lane and Eureka
• Way.
• Black Walnut trees at Eureka Way narrow right -of -way.
Updated 4 -29 -99
Comments at Minnewashta School
• Off -road trail separated from traffic is needed. On -road trail would only result in faster
speeds.
• The width of the trail should be considered. A narrow trail would be better suited for
walking and children biking. It was felt that adults could still use Smithtown.
• Asphalt or hard surface was preferred due to condition of rock trails in spring.
• Biking to school was discussed. Biking was prohibited several years ago due to
safety concerns. Trails might open up the possibility of biking, but safety issues could
still remain. This issue needs to be explored further.
• Drainage along Smithtown could be a major issue.
• Enforcement of speed limits on Smithtown is a major issue.
Minnewashta School Crosswalk Discussion
There was considerable discussion on crossing Smithtown Road to Minnewashta
School. Currently, only about 2% of students walk to school, due to traffic safety
concerns. In addition, parents are also discouraged from picking up their children due to
space issues.
An effort is underway to examine traffic flow for buses and parents at the school. Part of
this study will examine the possibility of installing a crosswalk at the west end of the
school and extending the sidewalk to avoid walking behind busses.
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