The document summarizes plans for the Springbrook Nature Trail project. Segment A of the trail will be constructed by reconstructing sidewalks less than 5 feet wide, addressing ADA issues, adding wayfinding signage, bike lanes, and benches using existing rights-of-way. The Springbrook HOA voted against dedicating 18 acres of common area for the trail, and residents and the HOA Board oppose the nature trail concept in the common area. City Council is being asked whether to end conversations about the nature trail or continue them.

1. Springbrook Nature Trail
City Council Meeting
September 13, 2012

2. Background
• 2002 – Proposed in the Bikeway and Pedestrian Master Plan
• 2004 – Prioritized by the Hike and Bike Task Force and adopted by
City Council as a High Priority
• 2008 – Funding included in bond referendum approved by voters
($4.4 million)
• 2011 – Awarded contract to Halff Associates, Inc. to conduct a
preliminary design study
• May 2012 – Route alternatives presented to Council
• August 2012 – Council directs staff to proceed with final design of
entire project (using on-street option for Segment A)
• August 2012 – Council directs staff to discuss with neighborhood the
concept of a natural or “green” trail on HOA property

3. Complete Alignment
 Include map

4. Segment A
Longmire Dr.
Eagle Ave
Barron Road

5. Route – Segment A
 Segment A (Eagle/Longmire/Barron)
 Reconstruct sidewalks less than 5-feet wide
 Address ADA issues
 Wayfinding signage
 Stripe bike lanes
 Provide benches or other trail related amenities
when sufficient ROW is available
 Minimize impacts to landscaping, fences, and
neighborhood signs inside the ROW
 Keep all improvements inside the existing ROW
or existing public access easements

6. Land Dedication
 In April the SpringBrook HOA voted on a proposition to allow the
HOA Board to negotiate with the City to dedicate 18 acres of
common area
 170 votes were cast from a total of 196 Lot owners
 100 votes for the dedication
 70 votes against the dedication
 Some homeowners in the neighborhood strongly oppose the
land dedication and the trail in the common area
 Residents spoke against trail at August Meeting
 HOA Board provided a letter of opposition to nature trail
concept

7. Council Direction?
 End conversation at this point regarding nature
trail based on HOA Board preference?
 Continue conversation?