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---------- . PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREA nON COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2005 Page 3 of 4 . 7. Benefits of a Sidewalk/Trail System - Cindy Wheeler Committee Member Wheeler presented the Committee with a brief overview of the benefits of a sidewalk and trail system. She provided the Committee with several documents for their review including: . The Impacts of Rail-Trails: A study of the Users and Property Owners from Three Trails, by Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, National Park Service, Washington, D.C. . Rails-Trails and Community Sentiment, A Study of Opposition to Rail-Trails and Strategies for Success, by Susan Doherty, Rails- To-Trails Conservancy . Top 10 Ways to Work with the Opposition, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy . Connectivity: Reconnection People and Places, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy . Benefits of Trails and Greenways, Trails and Greenways Clearinghouse . Health and Wellness Benefits, Trails and Greenways Clearinghouse 8. NEXT MEETING AGENDA . Roger Williams presentation and discussion - PTRC Vision Statement II . 9. OLD BUSINESS Committee Member Straumann referenced Ramsey County stating that there are eight meetings coming and suggested that the PTRC should be represented at the meetings that have impact on the City of Arden Hills. He provided the Committee with an update on the Active Living Meetings. He noted that it was a smaller group comprised of several representatives from various health organizations adding that there were some very good discussions. Committee Member Wheeler noted that the Tony Schmidt County Park would be impacted by the redesign of35 and reviewed with the Committee. Mr. Moore stated that members of the PTRC would be receiving a letter from the Mayor inviting them to attend a dinner scheduled for Wednesday, November 9,2005 at 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. He explained that the dinner is being held to honor and recognize Commission members, Committee Members and Task Force Members for the work they have done in support of the City. He stated that the Mayor plans to have an open discussion format and would like to have a discussion around what they think the City could do to better itself. Committee Member McClung stated that the Ramsey County Friends of the Park is doing their annual Fall Tree Sale. He stated that information regarding the tree sale would be included in the monthly newsletter. .