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S DRAFT After hearing the summary of the Highway 96 Task Force recommendations on the Gateway signage and trails, a motion was made by Dorothy McClung to support the existing task force's recommendations. The motion was seconded by Jim Johnson. The Commission continued to discuss the Highway 10 and Highway 96 areas. Ms. Walsh said that the pedestrian bridge over Highway 10 was not funded by ISTEA. Ms. Walsh also mentioned that there is a possibility of a fly-over for Highway 10 where there would be no access to Highway 10 from Highway 96. The County has agreed to look at possible alternatives for the 35W access, but any changes must be approved by ISTEA. It is apparent that the County is still planning to go ahead with the existing plans. If the City wants to pursue an alternative, they can do so. Ms. Walsh mentioned the City will try and secure a railroad area for an alternative trail route. TONY SCHMIDT TASK FORCE Jim Johnson explained that the task force is working a P.O.G. (Problems, Objectives, and Goals) the task force calender is as follows: December 1 - Summarize three (3) possible Master Plans December 15 - Refine Master Plan January 5 - Public Hearing on Master Plan • Construction for Phase I is scheduled to start this spring. Phase I of the plan includes: • ConcessionNending • Beachhouse/Restrooms • Playground Equipment • Trails The task force has discussed the importance of connecting trails to amenities, schools, parks, library, and other existing trails. The task force has also discussed the wetland areas and concern for vegetation. Trails would encourage skiing. County would like to construct an underpass under the railroad. Security issues have also been discussed with the possibility of providing trail access that the Sheriff can access. FACILITY NEEDS STUDY Ms. Walsh noted that the athletic association and the cities have met to come up with an analysis of all of their needs. The analysis shows that an athletic/multi-use complex is need for all parties. The study was also discussed with the mayor, managers, and the school district. The only apparent site for the multi-complex field would be TCAAP property. The City of Arden Hills will take the lead on drafting a concept plan for the TCAAP site. The U of M site is another possibility, but apparently the City of Shoreview is not willing to let that site be an option.