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--- I Cummimrs Park DrinkinQ: Fountain Request I I received requests from the users of Cummings Park to install a drinking fountain in the park. While I agree that a drinking fountain would benefit a large number and variety of people using -. the park facilities and trails, the lack of a water source in or near the park makes the request cost prohibitive. I did meet with a representative from Roseville Plumbing and Heating to determine possible costs and locations. Unfortunately, neither of the two possible water sources, Wyncrest I Court or the businesses south of the wanning shelter, are cost effective options. In both situations, the cost would be about $8,000 to pipe the water into the park. I have responded to those making the request by giving them the estimates and explaining that it is not a budgeted I item. One individual requested that it be budgeted for 1998. As far as I am concerned, it is cost prohibitive. The Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed the request and agreed that the expense is prohibitive. I do not intend to continue to pursue it unless the Council provides I direction otherwise. I will obtain quotes for Floral Park, which connects to Cummings by a trail. Snow plowing of Trails and sidewalks I I continue to receive a number of complaints from residents who want the trails and sidewalks plowed. I am in the process of surveying other cities in an attempt to find possible cost effective solutions. I do believe that we can clear these areas without purchasing the $55,000 specialized I equipment. I will be providing the Administrator and Council with a report by the end of January. Possible Trail Grant Opportunity I I have been exploring possible trail grant opportunities to aid in funding future trail segments. The DNR did send out cooperative trail grant applications in hopes of being funded again during ~ the 1997 Legislative session. This is the same program that the City received funds from for our most recent trail development. I have sent in an application request form for funds to assist with I the trail along County Road F from Lexington A venue to Hamline A venue. This segment would qualifY for funds since it connects to the Shoreview trails and also connects the Hamline A venue sidewalk and the Lexington Avenue trail. lfthe Council concurs, I intend to submit an I application for this project. lfthe City was awarded the grant, we would have until the year 2000 to use the State's 50% matching funds. I I I I I .. I