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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2005 Page 2 of4 . . Page 3, Second paragraph, additional bullet items should include: . The railroad underpass on the north side of Tony Schmidt Park. This segment is expected to be completed by Ramsey County in the spring of 2006. . Along the west side of Old Snelling, from County Road E to Highway 51. This segment is expected to be included in the pavement replacement project planned for 2007. . Along the south side of County Road E from Old Snelling to Connelly. This should include re-design of the traffic semaphores at County Road E on either side of Highway 51 to preclude rigbt turns on red lights. . Along the east side of Old Snelling from County Road E to Highway 96 and north into the new development. This must include a pedestrian underpass at the railroad crossing, as well as grade separated crossings of both Highway 96 and Highway 10 (considerations that should be included in the re-design of that intersection). In this regard, consideration should be given to a pedestrian crossing of Highway 10, at the present site of the public gardens, linking with north Snelling Avenue. . Along the north side of Lake Johanna Boulevard from west County Road E to Old Snelling. . The intersection of County Road E and Old Snelling must accommodate the intersection of two arterial trails, each changing from one side of the road to the other at that point. As both trail and automobile traffic increases at this intersection, consideration should be given to traffic signals appropriate to expected volume. . Trails should be separated from roadways, at least 8- feet wide, hard surfaced, and . designed to accommodate both pedestrians and bicycles. . The priorities noted above are the core arteries of the system. Connecting trails should be added in the next phase. . Trail crossings of major roadways should be grade-separated or controlled by traffic signals. . Page 4, Eighth paragraph, second sentence reads: 'He suggested that the PTRC prioritize the park projects'; should read: 'He suggested that the PTRC 'include' park projects.' Council Liaison Larson had the following corrections: . Page 3, PTRC Vision Statement, Third paragraph reads: 'Council Liaison Larson asked why they did not look at the extension of the west side of Old Snelling. Committee Member Williams stated that the extension was discussion and it was agreed that the line should be extended. Chair Henry agreed stating that there are several spots where it could be extended.' Should read: 'Council Liaison Larson asked why they did not look at the extension' of the southerly end of 'New' Snelling. Committee Member Williams state that the extension was 'discussed' and it was agreed that the line should be extended.' . Page 5, Paragraph 7, second sentence reads: 'He stated that in looking over their plan, signage is currently on hold and ifthey are thinking of adding sellable items for discussion they could include signage'; Should read: 'He stated that in looking over their plan, signage is currently on hold and if 'the PTRC is' thinking of adding sellable items for discussion 'the . PTRC' could include signage'. --