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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes July 21, 2020 Page 4 Council Liaison Grant noted that Mounds View Highs School is supportive of the Mounds View High School Trail Project. A letter from the school district superintendent was submitted with the application. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said a letter of support from Ramsey County was submitted with both applications. Staff will share the letters with the committee. Funding limits helped determine the trail boundaries. Committee Member Beggin wondered if they ever award less grant money than what is asked for. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said he believes they may add some partial funding but in general they don’t allow changes to the application, or provide partial funding. If the grants are approved, the City funds needed should be factored into the Capital Improvement Program. Historically the projects have been very competitive and approximately 50% are funded. 5. REPORTS Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said he appreciated the patience of the committee as they get the meetings back on track. Council Liaison Grant reported that City operations continue, some staff is working from home but the City Hall is closed to the public. There are a few staff in the office each day. Council meetings have been virtual. He asked for an update on Building 189. Chair Straumann said a study was done by an architect and should be coming forward to the Ramsey County Parks and Rec Commission. Council Liaison Grant stated that New Perspectives is proposing a senior unit near the Anderson Center that would be a four-story building with 143 units. They have a high amenity environment such as a warm water pool for physical therapy, a bistro, theatre and other amenities. It will have a variety of care levels. They also have a facility in Roseville on Lexington and County Road C. A preliminary review was done at the last City Council work session. A height variance and units per acre variance will be requested. There will be a public hearing at the Planning Commission and the City Council should they move forward. They will be paying park dedication fees, and responded favorably to extending the trail to create a loop and adding exercise equipment to the trail. A map was shown to the Committee and the site was further explained. Other trail possibilities on the site were discussed. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom noted that extending a sidewalk to Pine Tree Drive was a condition of the platting approval. Chair Straumann asked when the center median refuges on Hamline Avenue by Floral Park were scheduled. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom replied that the project is almost ready to proceed with bidding. Ramsey County has asked the City to use State Aid Funds so that plan