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2 PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING Page December 18, 2007 There was discussion regarding the bonding bill. Council Member McClung stated if the city is unable to get any federal money now until 2010 they might be out of cycle with the bonding bill this time and would then have to wait for the next which would be 2 years from now. He stated the request for the bonding bill is tied to Hwy 10 and 96 and also County Road H. He stated hopefully they could tap into some federal money that would allow the city to move forward. The city has authorized the developer to move forward with expending money to go into the beginning stages of planning for the H interchange. They are spending their own money with the understanding that that is potentially reimbursable down the road, if the City is able to find a way to reimburse it. He stated there are also Ramsey County turnback funds of roughly $7 million from when 96 was turned back to the county from the state. There was also discussion on the committee terms and maintaining the tradition of rotating Council members on the standing committees. Council Member McClung mentioned there are always openings on the Communications Committee, so if anyone wants to help with the Newsletter they could use the assistance. David Sand will be stepping down from the Planning Commission. There will now be an opening on the Planning Commission. Mr. Sand has indicated he may stay on as the alternate. 5. TRAILS, PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATE – Michelle Olson Ms. Olson gave an update on the following:  Ice skating rinks opened on December 17.  Because mobile-mini overbooked their rentals Ms. Olson had to find a substitute for the Valentine rink.  Hazelnut and Sheehy will be added to the Cummings Park tennis court bid process which will be going out in January. It is hoped the work will be done early spring.  Ms. Olson is starting to work on the Spring/Summer Program Guide  Effective January 1 Community Ed will be charging fees for all facility and field use. Ms. Olson indicated the City decided against charging fees when this was looked at two years ago. She indicated, however, that it is something she would like to bring forward for discussion. Ms. Olson stated she will bring this issue to a future work session and analyze the impact of charging back for the maintenance. Chair Henry would like a recommendation from Ms. Olson on what the City should be doing. He feels there should be a trade off. He would like Ms. Olson to come back with a funding proposal and would like her to include a fee schedule that compares with what other cities are doing. 6. PARK NAMING DISCUSSION – Michelle Olson Ms. Olson stated that since they are making Sheehy a park the committee needs to come up with a name for the park. She indicated in their packet she has included the naming guidelines that the group came up with. She indicated that the PTRC would need to discuss and recommend a name for the park to present to the Council. Chair Henry suggested that staff contact the neighborhood association seeking any input they may have regarding the name. Ms. Olson indicated she will send a letter to the association asking them for input on a name for the park. She also indicated the court will be resurfaced and at that time the low points will be fixed. Discussion ensued over the lights in the park. Ms. Olson indicated they would be taken out since they are not operable. She stated that there will be a sign once the park is named. 7. ELMER L. ANDERSEN TRAIL SIGNAGE DISCUSSION – Michelle Olson The Ramsey County Commissioners did approve a resolution officially naming the Elmer L. Andersen Memorial trail. Ms. Olson received an e-mail from Greg Mack stating they are interested in talking about where and what type of signs to put in. Ms. Olson feels it is important to be consistent on the design for this sign.