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11 <br /> ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE 6 <br /> 4PCommittee Member Zilmer asked for clarification on the MSI trails. <br /> Mr. Moore stated that MSI installed their trails and it was a joint effort with the City. <br /> Council Liaison Larson stated that if they do an overlay on the road and add a trail along <br /> the side of the road, it would involve a considerable amount of work. He stated that the <br /> County would prefer to do a simple overlay. <br /> Committee Member Thompson expressed concerns regarding the safety along Lake <br /> Johanna Boulevard. She stated that the priority here is safety adding that there are a lot of <br /> bicyclists, walkers, and cars. <br /> Committee Member Michaels asked for further clarification on the upgrades. <br /> Committee Member Straumann asked if they could outline this issue in the <br /> Comprehensive Plan and use this as a presentation or request. <br /> Council Liaison Larson stated that this is the intent of the Comprehensive Plan adding <br /> that this was a good suggestion. <br /> Committee Member Thompson asked for clarification on the process to take if they were <br /> able to work with the businesses in the area and obtain contributions for funding. He <br /> asked who the proposal would be presented to and if they would be able to begin the <br /> process now. <br /> Council Liaison Larson stated that if there is an interest on our part to see this portion of <br /> the trail finished, it is up to us to go to the Public Works Department or Ramsey County. <br /> He asked for clarification as to whether they do have the money or can get the right-of- <br /> way. He stated that the Public Works Department would need to be approached. <br /> Committee Member Michaels suggested they have the Parks Department take care of it. <br /> Council Liaison Larson stated that this would be the only way they would accept it. He <br /> stated that they would not maintain the trails in our areas. He suggested getting MSI <br /> involved in the project. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> MOTION: Chair Johnson moved and Committee Member Tix seconded the motion to <br /> adjourn at 7:45 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Bonita Sullivan <br /> Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. <br />