Continuing a discussion from last month's meeting, Recreation Director Patrick Randolph provided estimates on how much it would cost to pave the trail with asphalt or concrete. Randolph said if the trail was lengthened to 1,950 feet and made 6 feet wide, a 2-inch layer of asphalt would cost $8,600. If the trail was widened to 8 feet, the estimate jumped to $11,400. For concrete, the cost rose to $14,500 for a 6-foot wide trail. The cost for a gravel base would add $900 to the project, according to Randolph. Randolph's cost estimates did not include tearing out the current trail or labor, but he said city employees would most likely do most of the work. Randolph did point out trail grants might be possible to help offset the expenses. Binkley Woods Park and Spector Lake are located on Morgan Street south of the city pool. The trail has seen increased traffic over the past two years, Randolph said. "We had residents come in and register their kids for a sport and question the parks," he said. "They know where the pool is, but they just never went beyond the pool. It's a hidden park, but one of my favorites as well." Park Board President Dan Dieckman asked each board member to visit the trail before next month's meeting and provide some community input. "I run that particular trail, that track twice a week," he said. "I can't tell you how many people I see out there walking around, fishing. It's a heavily used area that people really like." Currently, the trail is asphalt. The trail would be lengthened to 1,950 feet, Randolph noted, to make it continuous around the 4-acre lake. Board members also would like to see a steep grade on the trail be fixed to allow easier access for baby strollers and wheelchairs. In other business, Randolph reported to the board there have been no problems with alcohol usage at the athletic complex this year. In the past, there have been a few problems dealing with participants bringing in their own liquor. Beer is sold at the athletic complex. The recreation department also is forming a soccer committee to go along with the existing baseball and softball committees to provide an end-of-the-season evaluation of the youth programs. The soccer program is halfway through their season and should be completed by the end of the month. "I feel it's important to educate the public and let them know the efforts we do make," Randolph said regarding the committees. "We really want to cater to their needs as much as we can. The best way to do that is to hear their voices." Randolph also told park board members vandalism in the city's parks has decreased since last month's meeting. He said most of the damage happening in the bathrooms occurs during the summer months or when school is dismissed early.