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B. Trail around Round Lake There has been a developer interested in developing part of the City's gateway business district. I would like the Committee to discuss possible park dedication for this development. It is important that the City obtain areas for trail development around Round Lake as our trail plan indicates. I will bring the plan to the meeting to show the Committee the area that appears to be developing in the near future. The City has also had some discussions with the residents who live along the east side of Round Lake abutting Old Hwy 10 as part of connecting these homes to City water. As a result of this discussion, several property owners made it clear that they do not want a trail along Old Hwy 10 abutting their property. This was an area that both the Committee and I identified for future trail development. The County is doing some construction on Old Hwy 10 this summer and is planning to add four foot shoulders on both sides of the road. This will provide a better area for walkers and bikers than currently exists. C. Winter maintenance of trails and sidewalks The Public Works and Safety Committee is reviewing the possibility of clearing the trails and sidewalks in the winter. The Public Works Superintendent, Dwanye Stafford has had information in the Focus newspaper requesting input on this matter. Both the Committee and he need to hear from you and other residents who want these areas cleared for use during the summer. Please spread to word to your friends and neighbors. 4. Perry Park Update • A. The Grand Re-Opening was a success. Thank you for all of your help!! The event would not have been possible without you. B. The Committee's general consensus was to choose the structure from Landscape Structures (EFA). I have asked them to delete a few items and add another climbing apparatus. They have done that. We need to discuss location of the structure. I have done some research on netting to protect the area from foul balls. I will share this with the Committee at the meeting. 5. The Committee needs to decide if they want to meet in July and August. 6. Tony Schmidt Park Update The County HRA has awarded funds for the Lake McCarrons County Park redevelopment. This apparently will free up 1997 County CIP funds for projects such as Lake Johanna(Tony Schmidt) County Park redevelopment. I contacted Greg Mack to clarify this item and Mr. Mack confirmed that Lake Johanna ranks high in the County CIP process. This in no way guarantees funding for the project in 1997. Staff had recently discussed holding a neighborhood meeting for the purpose of discussing this project. It may be more appropriate for Mayor Probst to send a letter to the County Board supporting the project and, if necessary, hold the public meeting in August or September during budget discussions. Mayor Probst concurs with this and is in the process of sending a letter to the County Commissioners confirming the City's strong feelings about redeveloping the park in 1997.