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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 26, 2013 <br />Page 5 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> C. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Report <br />rd <br />Committee Member Straumann reported that he attended the 3 Annual Minnesota Bike <br />Summit. He mentioned that James Oberstar was in attendance and that he talked about <br />Safe Routes to School. Also promoted was Safe Routes to School from Minnesota funds <br />since Federal funds cannot be used for Safe Routes to School for high schools. Work is <br />also being done on getting funding for the bridge over 35W and 96. Mr. Straumann also <br />reported that Ramsey County is doing some things regarding buckthorn control and will <br />be providing more information on that in the future. He also informed he is now on the <br />Board of the Friends of Ramsey County Parks and Trails and there is a brochure included <br />where one can donate a tree to a park. He also reported that a Community Center/ <br />Armory is being proposed between the Public Works building and the National Guard <br />property. It was questioned whether the City actually would be contributing to the <br />Community Center. Council Liaison Holmes indicated she thought what had been <br />decided was that the City would not contribute the 25 percent but would remain involved <br />so that the City could make some of the amenities, like the gym and exercise equipment, <br />available to the community. Ms. Olson indicated she would do some checking into the <br />current status of this, but also felt the City was not contributing. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />MOTION: <br />Committee Member Scott moved to adjourn at 8:07 p.m., seconded by Committee <br />Member Michaelson. The motion carried unanimously (10-0). <br /> <br />NEXT MEETING <br />The next meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. <br />