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Parks,Trails,&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 25,2012 Page 5 D. Trail Signage Update Ms. Olson indicated the trail signage final designs were delayed in order to receive the 694 configuration from Mn/Dot, as she wanted to make sure it was correct on the map. She has also inspected the areas that were selected for sign placement to make sure the signs can be placed at those areas. Ms. Olson mentioned the maps will be finalized within the next week. We are hoping to have installation completed some time in October. E. Other Unfinished Business None 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Buckthorn Removal/Clean Up Day Ms. Olson recapped that last year they took a year off from buckthorn removal and did garden clean up instead. She has, however, had a lot of interest from the Karth Lake, Cummings and Hazelnut neighborhoods on doing the buckhorn removal once again and feels they can get a number of volunteers. Ms. Olson indicated the date that had been set aside was the 27th of October. She is looking for direction from the committee on whether they would like to do the buckthorn removal, and if so, at which park and on what date. Committee Member Messerly indicated that buckthorn either needed to be removed by the root or if cutting, each stump needed to be treated in order to avoid spreading. Ms. Olson indicated they do try to treat which they did not do back when they did Crepeau. Discussion ensued regarding the buckthorn removal and it was the consensus of the committee to hold the Buckthorn removal on October 27 at Hazelnut Park, since it had the most neighborhood support. Ms. Olson indicated that as in the past they will meet at 9:00 on October 27th and she will send a reminder note to the members as well as a letter to the neighbors around the park. She also asked that since the City has a limited amount of tools that the members bring as many tools as possible (saws,root pullers). Council Liaison Holden requested that the Boy Scouts also receive notification about the buckthorn removal project. B. Other New Business None ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Committee Member Scott moved to adjourn, seconded by Committee Member Kramlinger. The motion carried unanimously (8-0). NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.