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Arden Hil1s Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes March 23, 2004 Page 7 of 10 . Mr. Moore suggested gaining support and involvement from Ramsey County. He noted that if Ramsey County came into the project by contributing or helping to obtain a DNR grant would be very helpful and reviewed the grant process with the Committee. Chair Henry suggested prioritizing at least five connections. Committee Member Straumann reviewed the trail connection along the Snelling Avenue Frontage Road with the Committee. He stated that it would be nice to have an actual trail at some point that connects them to RosevilIe noting that for a short-term temporary solution, they should identify a connection that would lead to Roseville. Committee Member Thompson asked for an update from the County regarding Lake Johanna Boulevard. Mr. Moore stated that the County has decided that there would be no further improvements made to Lake Johanna Boulevard in the near future. This would include: . No patching . No curbs . No trails . No sweeping . . No improvements for the next twenty years. Mr. Moore noted that the road is in bad shape, is under-constructed and not wide enough adding that it would be an engineering nightmare. He explained that the County is severely strapped for money and they are only doing one project a year. He further explained that projects would have to be bid out by all Cities in Ramsey County noting that the projects considered include major intersections, freeways and highways and the smaller projects would receive minor consideration. He stated that they would re-evaluate the Boulevard every five years. Chair Henry referenced the trail along County Road E, west to New Brighton Boulevard stating that ifthe passage way, under the Railroad Bridge, gets built, the Committee should determine how to get people to the passage way. He noted that, at a minimum, they should try to figure out how to get to the end ofthe diagonal trail to the bottom of hill. Committee Member Crassweller agreed noting that it comes out at the end of the road. He stated that they should be able to build a trail along that road to get them to Lake Johanna Boulevard. Mr. Moore stated that it would be difficult to do as it is a County Road and Arden Hills has no jurisdiction. He stated that Committee Member Straumann is a member of the Ramsey County Parks Commission and suggested that he try to get on their agenda, or have Larry Holmberg or Ted Mack attend a PTRC meeting to discuss possible trail connections. He stated that this would . give them an idea of where the County is at prior to their discussion.