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<br /> PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING <br /> JUNE 28, 2005 Page 8 of 10 <br /> . plans for new trail construction. Mr. Moore confirmed. Committee Member Williams expressed <br /> concerns stating that it is time for the PTRC to get to work. <br /> Mr. Moore noted that the County Road E bridge improvements project is dependent upon the <br /> City qualifying for grant money. He explained that the $200,000 would be maintained in the <br /> budget as a placeholder with the idea that tlle City would apply for the grant every year. He <br /> indicated that the Council has directed staff to move forward with the application process and to <br /> apply for the grant every year. <br /> Chair Henry asked if the grant is specific to one side of the road or other. Council Liaison <br /> Larson explained that they held it in reserve as to what side of the road it would go on when they <br /> sent in the initial application. <br /> Committee Member Crassweller suggested that they clarify in the application that they want the <br /> trail installed on the south side. <br /> Mr. Moore suggested that if they could show the critical importance and that this is a missing <br /> link to a major trail system that they could probably also receive a priority rating and move the <br /> proj ect into 2007. <br /> Council Liaison Larson stated that he did suggest to Council during a work session that one of <br /> . the PTRC's priorities is obtaining permanent capital funding for the parks and trails. He assured <br /> the Committee that he would continue to push the discussion for funding. <br /> Chair Henry asked ifthere should be an identifiable place where the dollars would come from <br /> when funding a park project. Council Liaison Larson explained that some of the operating funds <br /> come from the General Fund for armual costs and park maintenance. He stated that the capital <br /> improvements come from other funds such as the Park Dedication Fees noting that this would <br /> not be an available source for funding anymore. He stated that it is important to try and <br /> determine a way for more capital funds. He stated that it is also important to integrate the old <br /> Arden Hills with the new Arden Hills. <br /> Committee Member Williams asked what process the Council uses for bonding. Council Liaison <br /> Larson stated that historically there has not been a lot of support for bonding from the public or <br /> from the Council. <br /> Chair Henry asked if they are doing anything for Frisbee Golf. Mr. Moore stated that he is <br /> looking into it as a fall project but has not had any conversations or discussions at this time. <br /> Committee Member Williams noted that the most recent issue of the City newsletter had a <br /> column on buck thorn adding that it was his understanding that the PTRC had discussed <br /> promoting a fall project involving an organized effort to get a group together to remove buck <br /> ~ thorn. He stated that there was no mention of the project in the newsletter and asked if this was <br /> still on their agenda for fall. <br />