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1 Mr. Mack informed the Commission that the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission recommended that the Metropolitan Council utilize its bonding authority and sell short-term bonds to provide a base of funding for the regional park system CIP. It is estimated that the Metropolitan Council's current bonding authority could produce$6.5-$7 million per year. No ad- ditional legislative action would be required. However, the Council would have to officially de- fease outstanding bonds. Ms. Gohl noted that many Council members have indicated support for this approach, at least as an interim strategy. A discussion ensued about the need for a stable source of CIP funding. Commission members agreed that regional bond proceeds could be used as matching funds to secure other State and Federal funding. Mr. Edmonds moved, seconded by Ms. Ford, that the Commission recommend that the Metropolitan Council use its bonding authority to secure acquisition and development fund- ing for the regional park system. Motion carried. Consideration of a Land Exchange Proposal from H.B. Fuller Company, Willow Lake Nature Preserve Mr. Mack distributed background information on the Willow Lake Nature Preserve. H.B. Fuller Company, which owns the land surrounding the Ramsey County open space site at Willow Lake, has requested an exchange of property with Ramsey County. The two parcels proposed to be ex- changed are equal in size, 4.14 acres each, and similar in character. H.B. Fuller Company requests • the exchange because the open space property is in close proximity to their proposed corporate headquarters development. Staff feels that the exchange would have no impact on the nature pre- serve. Ms. Gohl moved, seconded by Mr. Botzek,that the Commission recommend approval of H.B. Fuller Company's land exchange request. Motion carried. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Mr. Mack said the thrust of the Preliminary Proposed Action for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is consistent with recommendations outlined in his letter dated May 15, 1992, to the National Park Service which was endorsed by the Commission May 12, 1992. The Preliminary Proposed Action provides a guideline for future land use decisions,but a master plan that prescribes specific permitted land use is needed. Mr. Mack feels that the future role of a Mis- sissippi River Coordinating Commission needs to be better defined. Ms. Ford moved, seconded by Mr. Frank, that the Commission recommend support for bal- anced resource protection,visitor use and economic development within the Mississippi River Corridor. Motion carried. Ms. Gohl will contact members of the Mississippi River Coordinating Commission before the joint meeting on October 20, 1992, in an effort to clarify the proposed future role of the Commis- sion.