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Poplar Lake <br /> Mhis is a 450-acre site in northern Ramsey County. The west side of the site is wetland and there is a yard <br /> aste composting site on the east side. An Xcel Energy power line runs through the site. The Commission <br /> discussed a variety of future uses and concluded that at this time, emphasis should be on trails and nature <br /> observation. <br /> Snail Lake Marsh Addition to Highway 96 Trail <br /> The land north of Snail Lake will become part of the Highway 96 Regional Trail. The area could <br /> accommodate a loop off the Highway 96 trail to create a lookout over the lake. The area residents who <br /> opposed the bandshell idea presented an alternative Arboretum/Overlook. Mr. Mack expressed support for <br /> some elements of the residents' proposal (trails and overlook). <br /> Staff will work on additional narrative and maps for the system plan. <br /> DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br /> Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission intends to construct 4 additional ice sheets at the Schwan's <br /> Superink. Two will replace those at Columbia and there will be two additional ice sheets developed for other <br /> groups. <br /> REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS <br /> Chair Straumann reported that he had attended an Active Living Ramsey County Meeting. Part of the Active <br /> Living program has to do with changing the physical environment and improving communities to promote a <br /> more active lifestyle. He stated that there is grant money for communities to audit their facilities. The <br /> Design Center of Minnesota will prepare the Active Living website. <br /> "DJOURNMENT <br /> pon appropriate motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. <br /> Vicki Dahlquist <br /> 3 <br />