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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 19, 2013 Page 5 Council Liaison Holmes questioned if they had not talked about doing something with the University of Minnesota or some other study to find out about buckthorn eradication aside from just cutting it down. Ms. Olson indicated she has been trying to get a hold of Roseville to see what they have been doing with buckthorn in their parks. She indicated this could be a work plan item because it would need a lot of discussion on how best to address buckthorn and they would probably need to look at other entities to come in and help with it. Discussion ensued and the members were in agreement to add this item to the 2014 work plan. Ms. Olson informed that the Emerald Ash Borer problem has been discussed with Council and that there is a management plan in place for the next couple of years. She did negotiate a better price with the City’s tree contractor to get the City and residents a better price for the tree ash injections and this will be going to Council at the next meeting. Once the contract is in place she will put the information out on the City website. B. Other New Business None. 5. REPORTS A.City Council Report Council Liaison Holmes indicated that Council approved the off-leash dog park. Ms. Holmes mentioned that Council did have discussion about Bethel purchasing the Country Insurance building and that this will be brought back at the next Council meeting. Council Liaison Holmes informed that at Monday night’s work session there were two proposals. One proposal was for a Goodwill store on County Road E and Lexington, but that there are some traffic issues. The other proposal was for Creative Catering who is interested in purchasing the Carrolls’ building for a catering facility and also a 400-seat banquet hall. The Council has concerns since there is no parking at the Carrolls location. Creative Catering has proposed using parking in the area and is in the proceess of trying to make arrangements for parking with Flaherty’s, Staples, Country Financial and other businesses nearby. Ms. Holmes informed that Council and staff are working on the budget for next year. She also informed that Hwy 10 and 96 is now open. Council Liaison Holmes mentioned that prior to the PTRC meeting, Ramsey County and the State held a presentation regarding bridges to help with the TCAAP property, which are mainly H and 96. Ms. Holmes indicated she did speak with Ramsey County about her concern about the shoulder on Old 10 which is very crumbly. Ramsey County