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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes March 23, 2004 Page 8 of 10 . Chair Henry asked iftheyplan to do a trail along Old Snelling from 51 to Lake Johanna Boulevard. Mr. Moore stated yes, when the road is reconstructed. He stated that they are having a PMP meeting in two weeks to layout their five-year plan for City Council approval. He stated that they would move Snelling A venue up on the schedule noting that the trail would be on the east side. He noted that if there are engineering issues or problems with enough space the trail would have to go on the other side. He stated that they could install crosswalks at Lindey's Triangle adding that he cannot say for sure now until after they receive the Engineering Study. Chair Henry asked about going north from Lake Johanna to County Road 96. Mr. Moore stated that it would have to be done on the west side noting that in order to make this possible, it would have to be a domino effect with respect to getting the underpass in as this would open everything else up to go forward. He stated that they would have to partner with Ramsey County to get some form of striping or creation of a new trail. He noted that they are limited on what they can do because it is Ramsey County jurisdiction. Committee Member Crassweller stated that there is one area that they do have jurisdiction over which would be Valentine Road from Old Snelling up to the school. He stated that this is a critical piece to the entire puzzle and urged the Committee to consider the area for priority. He stated that they did try to do this a couple of years ago and met with opposition. He stated that they should go forward with the trail anyways and reviewed his concerns with the Committee. . Chair Henry agreed stating that this could end up being the only connection. Committee Member Crassweller asked for further clarification of the $2 million dollar costs. Mr. Moore explained that it would require acquisition of the property and reviewed with the Committee. Committee Member Crasswel1er stated that it was his understanding that they had easements. Mr. Moore stated it is his understanding that they do not have easements. Chair Henry noted that this trail connection should be one ofthe five prioritized areas. The Committee agreed. Committee Member Crassweller suggested that the Committee consider a trail connection going east from Old Snelling to connect to the path at Round Lake. He clarified that the City owns a portion of the property. Mr. Moore confirmed and reviewed with the Committee. Committee Member Crassweller suggested starting the discussions. Mr. Moore stated that they could begin discussions noting that it would cost the City dollars. Chair Henry referenced Ingerson Road/Hamline to Lexington. Committee Member Zilmer stated that there are not paths along Ingerson Road. Chair Henry asked ifthere should be a trail in that area. Committee Member Zilmer stated that it would be nice as the traffic flow moves pretty quickly. . Chair Henry asked ifthey are still talking about a back door entrance to Ingerson. Mr. Moore confirmed that it is a part of the Edgewater PMP and reviewed.