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, . .' , MInutes of Regular Councl I MeetIng Page fIve September 9, 1974 REPORT OF COUNCILMAN WILLIAM FEYEREISEN - Parks and Recreation. Human RIghts Ramsey County Open Space - Proposed Nature Tral I _ Mr. Larry Holmberg, Ramsey County Open Space, descrIbed a proposed nature trail, circlIng the low area west of Mounds View High School, north of County Road E2, and distrIbuted copIes of a map IndIcating the proposed 6' wIde pedestrian tral I on whlc~ no motorized vehIcles wI II be permItted. The CouncIl expressed concern re Its use by snowmobIles, motor cycles, etc. brIdges would be a deterrent and the . He said two or three brIdges are proposed over the wet areas; the tral I wi II not be hard surfaced, just mowed; they plan to clear areas of ~olson Ivy. The portIon through school property wi II be under a joInt powers agreement wIth Mounds View School DIstrict, anticipatIng potentIal use of the tral I by the two schools (Mounds View HIgh-School and ValentIne Elementary) and by the Ramsey County Library, for nature and environmental programs. After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that a reso- lution be prepared approving the concept of the proposed nature trail; resolution to Include Installation of proper slgnage along the trail that motorized vehicles are not permitted and that structural Impedi- ments wi II be Installed on the brIdges. Motion carried unanimously. Land Acquisition In Johanna East Area Buckley stated that the Parks CommIttee recommends that a 10-acre park area be obtained In the area north of County Road E, south of the 500 Line tracks, between Highway 10 and Hamllne Avenue. He said Reverend Peterson, Twin CIty ChristIan Homes, had proposed dedication of a linear ~ark In this area (If they should proceed with theIr building applicatIon In thIs area). Buckley' said it may be possIble to obtaIn two or three acres, In addI- tIon to the proposed linear park from ChrIstIan Homes, whIch are adjacent to four lots owned by another party with whom Buckley has had prelIminary contact re possIble sale for park purposes. Land AcquisItion In Johanna West Area Buckley reported he has talked with Mr. Samuelson, C. G. Rein Company, re avaIlabilIty of up to 10 acres in the New Brighton Road portion of the C. G. ReIn acreage, north of the church property. Karth Lake Area Park AcquIsItion CrIchton reported that he contacted Lund Realty re appraIsal costs of the proposed Karth Lake park sIte. Lund Informed hIm that realtors can make an estImate of land value, but not an appraIsal - appraIsals are consIderably mor elaborate, The Councl I concurred that an estI- mated land value Is what Is needed In order to begin negotIations. Matter was referred to CrIchton. to obtain costs for Council consIderatIon at the next Councl I meeting. . Ingerson Park Access Buckley reported that Mr. Moss has IndIcated he Is not Interested In the land trade proposed. Buckley reported that a neIghborhood meeting re Ingerson Park access Is beIng planned; Council wIll be Informed of tIme. and place .of meeting. Shade Tree Disease Control Buckley refe~red the CouncIl to his memo re control of shade tree dIsease and asked for Council reaction to hIs suggested ordinance amend- ments. Counc! I requested Buckley to obtaIn copy of North St. Paul's contract for tree removal, Matter was deferred to the next.Councl I meeting. Blacktopping Bids - Various Parks After revIew of the two bids received, Feyerelsenmoved'1 seconded by CrIchton, that the Counc! I award the bid to T. A. Schlfsky In the amount of $1,626.00. Motion carried unanImously.' -5..