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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 Page 2 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Trail Projects Update Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported that the Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail Study open house, led by Ramsey County, had a great turn out. Committee Member Poelzer said she attended the event. They had many people sign up for email updates. She felt it was well attended, run well and the poster boards were good. They also had an online presentation. She said there were signs posted along the trail advertising the event. Committee Member Beggin felt the open house was very well presented. Geology, water flow, which side of the road a trail could be on were discussed, and it was noted it was a joint project with the City. Committee Member Poelzer said it was interesting that the design study extended from the north end of Elmer Anderson Trail, across County Road E and down to the lake, but also up to Cleveland along County Road E. Committee Member Anderson said she also attended the open house and agreed with the other comments. She said she was having a discussion with one of the City Councilmembers regarding the Old Snelling Trail that she felt was inconsistent with what she had previously seen, and so she discussed it with Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen and the issue was resolved. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said the Snelling Avenue N improvements open house will be October 20 in the City Council Chambers. Consultants from Bolten & Menk will be there with layouts of the proposed designs and cost estimates. There is also a virtual presentation on the City website and a link for comments. There will be three options presented, two include a grade separated trail, one has the roadway as it is today. Committee Member Poelzer asked if letters of support from the community would be helpful when submitting for grants for the Mounds View School trail. Council Liaison Grant said in the past they have had letters of support from the Superintendent of Mounds View Schools and Bethel University would probably submit a letter. Committee Member Poelzer felt that because it was a connection to a trail in New Brighton there would be more support for it because it’s not just a stand-alone trail. Committee Member Beggin suggested they also contact St. John the Baptist church and school. Committee Member Beggin asked where the Parkshore development trail was at, and if it was anticipated if it would be paved when the building was complete. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen responded that the trail is roughly graded, but won’t be constructed until next spring or summer.