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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes June 17, 2014 Page 2 be able to review the packet and let me know if they have any additional comments. The projects that are proposed have been discussed by the PTRC throughout this year. Freeway enhancements are being proposed for 2015 after it was delayed by Council last year. Playground structure replacements and tennis court reconstructions are going to be coming up every year beginning in 2016. Trail improvements on County Road E and Old Snelling are being put in with street improvements. The only addition made was the Mounds View trail from the 35 W bridge to the high school is being proposed by staff to extend all the way to Valentine Park. The vote was called to approve the minutes: The motion carried unanimously (7-0). 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 4. REPORTS A. City Council Report Parks and Recreation Manager Olson reported for Council Member McClung who will be arriving late. Ms. Olson reported that the Council is working with the JDA on a compromise regarding the amount of park space that was recommended from the PTRC and staff for TCAAP. At the most recent Council work session, the land use map was reviewed and most of the park areas remained the same. The Hill park area was reduced by 1.25 acres and the athletic complex in the corporate area, was reduced in half. Ms. Olson reported that the Council will be looking at this map and recommendation again on Monday, June 23rd. B. Public Works/Parks & Recreation Report Parks and Recreation Manager Olson reported that the Johanna Marsh tennis court will be resurfaced in July sometime after Council approved it at a recent meeting. Ms. Olson indicated that Johanna Marsh was a private court donated to the City. It is built on a marsh land and reconstruction is most likely not possible. We will resurface it on a schedule until it is unplayable and make decisions on the future of the court at that time. 5. NEW BUSINESS None