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. . . City Council Work Session Meeting February 21,2006 4 PTRC Committee Member Bill Henry suggested that pursuing funding for parks- and trail- related proj ects would a joint effort between City staff and PTRC members. PTRC Committee Member Cindy Wheeler presented members of the City Council with grant information through the State ofMilU1esota for park- and trail-related improvements. Councilmember Grant suggested that the City Council should discuss the role of the PTRC Committee in regards to pursuing funding sources for the parks system, Mayor Aplikowski said that it is important for the City Council to adopt a vision for the PTRC to pursue in the future. Councilmember Larson commended the PTRC for their presentation, He concurs with Couneilmember Grant that the project list is well thought out, but the City's park dedication fees are drying up. The City may have to explore the possibility of using general fund dollars or possibly bond for future park improvement projects, Councilmember Holden said that the community needs to buy-in to the proposed improvement projects and community events, It is difficult to have community buy-in when city staff is asked to organize these events on an annual basis. She asked why the PTRC is recommending the leasing of portable warming houses. PTRC Committee Member Bill Henry noted that portable warming houses are less expensive and would not have to be constructed on-site, Councilmember Holden stated the City needs to manage the buildings more effectively and utilize them for summer programs, Mayor Aplikowski said that the public may be more receptive to the vision plan if the City Council accepts it. Councilmember Grant recommended that City staff and PTRC members work together on applying for park improvement grants, Mayor Aplikowski suggested that City Councilmember's review the PTRC vision plan at the upcoming retreat. City Couneilmember's accepted the PTRC vision plan and agreed to discuss the proposal the retreat and at future meetings. Old Citv HaIIlPublie Works Site Appraisal Community Development Director Karen Barton provided the City Council with an overview of the appraisal process for the old City Hall/Public Works site. The appraisal was prepared by BRKW Appraisal, rnc, on the following scenarios: . 6,82 acres (297,079) as vacant;