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Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes May 21,2013 <br /> Page 5 <br /> County Road E Trail, and also Hwy 96 north since there will be a gap between new Hwy <br /> 96 and Hamline Avenue. She indicated the issue with these three trails is there is no <br /> funding identified so that is why they are in a discussion mode. Ms. Olson invited the <br /> committee to come to the CIP work sessions which are usually in June and July. <br /> Discussion ensued on the three projects and it was felt the Mounds View High School <br /> Trail Connection would be a high priority because of safety and then second would be <br /> the County Road E Trail. <br /> MOTION: Committee Member Peck motioned to propose to the City Council that the <br /> Mounds View High School Trail Connection and the County Road E Trail be <br /> considered for the CIP in the near future, seconded by Committee Member <br /> Garretson. The motion carried unanimously (9-0). <br /> B. Other New Business <br /> None <br /> 5. REPORTS <br /> A. City Council Report <br /> Council Liaison Holmes reported that progress has been made with the Valentine Park <br /> project and staff has tentatively set Tuesday, July 16, as the date for the community <br /> gathering. <br /> Ms. Holmes indicated that Ramsey County had a TCAAP Open House on May 7th and <br /> that it was very well attended. <br /> Council Liaison Holmes indicated that they are starting the road construction in the <br /> Ridgewood area by Northwestern College. <br /> B. Public Works/Parks & Recreation Report <br /> Ms. Olson reported that the Army National Guard contacted the City about doing a <br /> community project this summer. They will be painting all of the City's warming houses <br /> and pavilions on Sunday, June 9th. <br /> Ms. Olson indicated the Department of Agriculture has done inspections of Emerald Ash <br /> Borer and they have found three suspect trees in Arden Hills. This means it is highly <br /> likely the trees have the disease but it will probably not be visible until next year. Ms. <br /> Olson indicated the property owners have been notified. They also found one positive <br /> tree at Northwestern College on the Arden Hills side by the Roseville border. <br /> Northwestern will be cutting the tree down and will treat some of their significant trees <br /> on campus. Ms. Olson indicated the City allows the residents to either treat the diseased <br /> tree or remove it and that information is also available on the City website. The <br />