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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 24, 2023 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />Routes to School from Mounds View High School to E2 down Lake Valentine Road/Old Highway <br />10 is scheduled for construction this summer 2023. An open house took place this fall. There were <br />$450k awarded in grants for the project. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Miller noted that Staff is working with a consultant to pursue <br />grants for the trail from Lake Valentine Road to Highway 96 along Old Highway 10. A feasibility <br />study was completed for this project, the estimated project cost is $2.6 million. The Lake Johanna <br />Blvd trail study was completed by Ramsey County and they are pursuing funding. There will <br />hopefully be a final design in 2028. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Miller stated that the Arden Manor Park and Floral Park open <br />house is scheduled for February 8. Public surveys were presented to the City Council and updates <br />should be completed this year. Arden Manor Park updates are being funded by a grant and Floral <br />Park improvements will be City funded. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Miller said annual trail maintenance is being scheduled for <br />summer 2023 including crack seal and sealcoat along Round Lake Rd, Lexington north of 96, <br />Cummings and Floral Parks. He mentioned the CIP for Parks is available online. The budget has <br />been adjusted and will be available when it is approved <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Miller reviewed the Arden Manor Park and Floral Park survey <br />results. <br /> <br />Chair Hinton asked if Triangle Park had been approved to be listed as a real park. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Miller said it had to go through the planning process but it was <br />being worked on. <br /> <br /> <br />B. Oath Renewals for 3 Year Terms <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Miller gave the Oath of Office to Committee Member Seeman. <br /> <br /> <br />C. Parkshore Exercise Station Trail Loop Naming Discussion <br /> <br />Council Liaison Rousseau explained that the City Council discussed the names provided by the <br />PTRC. It was suggested a variation to the name Round Lake Fitness Park and Trail, with some <br />Councilmembers preferring Parkshore Park and Trail due to potential confusion of the park not <br />being accessible from Round Lake. It was suggested that PTRC review the names again. <br /> <br />After discussion, South Shore Fitness Park and Trail, and Parkshore Fitness Park and Trail were <br />suggested to bring back to the City Council. <br /> <br />Chair Hinton said they had originally wanted to have a contest at the elementary school in order <br />to have more community input and engagement. <br />