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€ 6 say Ali r _ tWitt f - �The regular meeting of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Straumann at 6:00 p.m., at Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, 2015 North Van Dyke Street, Maplewood, Minnesota. Members Present: Deb Falkowski, Gale Pederson, Candace Petersen, Richard Straumann Members Absent: Terry Huntrods, Phil Jenni Staff Present: Greg Mack, Ken Wehrle APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Straumann asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2007 meeting. It was moved by Ms. Pederson, seconded by Ms. Petersen that the minutes of the August 14,2007 meeting be approved. Motion carried. 2008-2009 OPERATING BUDGET Greg Mack distributed a budget summary of the proposed 2008-2009. Under the two-year budget format, only the levy for 2008 will be approved at this time. The 2009 levy will be considered in 2008; however,the Board focus in 2008 will be on performance measurement. Golf revenues are down by $400,000. Mr. Mack made a presentation to the Board in March 2007 regarding declining golf revenue. Golf still provides revenues in excess of operating expenses. The excess revenue is used to fund other programs. In the proposed budget, additional levy is required to replace the decreasing golf revenues. All other programs identified in the budget continue at the current levels. Revenues are expected to decrease in some areas and increase in other areas. Fees for ice arenas and picnic shelters will increase in 2008. Golf fees will remain unchanged in 2008 and will increase in 2009. Ms. Falkowski moved,seconded by Ms. Pederson,that the Commission recommend approval of the 2008-2009 budget as proposed. Motion carried. RICE CREEK NORTH REGIONAL TRAIL ALIGNMENT A contract was awarded to construct the trail within the 112-acre site on the former TCAAP property. Ken Wehrle is working with planners regarding the County Road H/35-W/Rice Creek Parkway interchanges and how they will intersect with the regional trails. The trail will run along the creek as much as possible. He presented a routing plan for the trail through these intersections. The plan provides a safe and attractive trail alignment through this high traffic area. A mitigation plan is being prepared which will require approval by all agencies including the and National Park Service. Environmental impact statements must be drafted as well. At some point, a letter will be sent stating the County's support the plan with the understanding that all construction will be paid for by the parties and we would receive comparable parkland in exchange for the property impacted by the roadways. 1