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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014 Page 5 Mr. McClung mentioned that the Planning Commission approved the Goodwill and that this will go forward to Council. Mr. McClung indicated that Creative Catering has not completed an application for the as of yet. He stated they are in the preliminary stages as they have some issues regarding parking. Council Liasion McClung also mentioned that the new gateway sign was placed at County Road E2 and Cleveland at the Triangle Property. Mr. McClung asked if anyone was interested in writing for the Communications Committee. He stated they would love to have additional people to help them write as they are short people. B. Public Works/Parks & Recreation Report Parks and Recreation Manager Olson informed that she has received an application from a resident who is interested in joining the PTRC and will be setting up an interview with the Chair, Co-Chair and Council Liaison. She will send out an e-mail to establish a date for the interview and hopefully if all goes well the committee will have a new appointment. Ms. Olson indicated she is trying to get two grants done - the TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) and then a Planning Grant for Safe Routes to School. She is working with the City of New Brighton and three schools (Moundsview, Valentine Hills, ) on a plan for the Safe Routes to School Grant, which needs to be in place in order to apply. Ms. Olson indicated things are going well as far as trail plowing and rinks are concerned. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Committee Member Petersen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m., seconded by Committee Member Van Valkenburg. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). NEXT MEETING The next meeting (a joint work session with Council) is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at 5:00 p.m.