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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 28, 2004 Page 7 of8 . Chair Henry agreed that charging fees could create the expectation from the users that the fields would be upgraded and improved. Ms. Olson acknowledged that this is a possibility adding that she too has reservations about charging fees. She stated that she and Mr. Moore are working on a way to approach the associations to determine what they would be interested in contributing towards the maintenance of the fields their teams use. 6. Forming a Non-Profit Organization for the PTRC Chair Henry suggested tabling this discussion until all PTRC Committee Members are present. Council Liaison Holden provided tlle Commission with a brief overview: . Long Term Funding Foundation . Any amount of money can go into the pool. . Would only be able to draw up to 5% per year, which is the maximum amount available for withdrawal per year . The account has to reach a specific balance amount before tlley could draw on the account. . Takes approximately 15-months to obtain a 501c from the IRS. . Chair Henry stated that they could go to a local tank and ask for assistance identifying the appropriate account. He asked if there are tax consequences for the City. Council Liaison Holden stated that currently the St. Paul Foundation is doing a survey to determine ifthis would be worthwhile for them and ifthe City has a base. Committee Member Thompson agreed with Chair Henry stating that the Committee should do further investigation on both short term and long term options. 7. 2005 Priorities Chair Henry provided the Committee with the following list to consider for their 2005 priorities: . Walkway under railroad connecting Tony Schmidt Park to Perry Park and trails. . Trail along Old Snelling from Highway 51 to Highway 96. . Trail through Northwestern College. . Trails within the Higway 10-Highway 96 reconstruction. . Trail over old railroad bridge across I-35W, allowing counection to Long Lake Park. . Trail and footbridge crossing 5 I at Old Snelling. . Trail from Old Snelling to Long Lake Park; Parkshore Drive; Gateway Boulevard; Old Railroad Bridge across 35W. e . Trail/Sidewalk along west side of Lexington from County Road E to 1-694. . Trail along North Snelling from Briarknoll to Highway 96.