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Representatives from the Committee and Cindy will meet with the North Townhome Association in November to talk about possibly using an area of the grass trail that currently exists on their property. The area of the City easement, north of Arden Vista Court and south of Arden View Drive is very difficult terrain, which is predominately wetland. It may not be feasible to build a trail on this section of the City easement. The North Townhome Association has sprinkler heads on our easement on the section south of City Hall, which should be removed at their expense. The Committee will plan a meeting with the residents on the first priority trail area on December 12, 1995 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. The monthly meeting will be from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Staff will work with Greg Stonehouse to prepare cost estimates for the trail segment. MSA will also prepare logistical plans for the trail before the meeting with the residents. COUNCIL REPORT Council liaison was not present. TCAAP UPDATE Vento's Committee gave final approval to the plan on Saturday, September 30, 1995. Two public hearings were held prior to the final approval. The first was on October 14, 1995 at Mounds View High School. Less then 50 people attended the meeting. The second public hearing was Monday, October 23. Approximately 200 people attended this meeting at the Shoreview Community Center. Dorothy McClung reported that the people who spoke seemed in favor of making the entire area open space. Several Parks & Recreation Committee members commented that they were in favor of the plan which was developed and proposed by a committee made up of Arden Hills residents. A lot of time, effort & consideration went into the plan.The proposed development includes the areas which are already developed with buildings. Dorothy indicated that those in favor of all open space don't seem to understand that the area along Highway 10 is already developed. It would be difficult to make that area into open space. The Committee members stated that the City needs a Community Park for the residents where active recreation can occur. If the entire area was open space, who would pay for it's maintenance? Areas should be accessible to people with disabilities so obviously some costs would be incurred. GATEWAY GARDENS AND 5 YEAR PLAN The committee discussed a few priorities. This topic was deferred to the November meeting because of a lack of time. • 2