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Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee Meeting April 18, 2006 Page 6 of8 . Community Development Director Barton stated that staff asked Blue Cross to clarify what the active living principles are noting that the response has been included on Blue Cross Blue Shield's website, and is very vague. Chair Henry stated that there are several references to what it would mean to the built environment adding that staff should be addressing more of the natural resources versus the built environment. Community Development Director Barton assured the Committee that this has been addressed, and that both areas are important for active living. Chair Henry suggested more discussion around recreational use and functional use for the trail system. He stated that the discussion should include connecting the City of Arden Hills' resources to outside trail systems. He stated that the City should work to make the case that the City of Arden Hills has the potential to be connected to a broad array of resources, and surrounding jurisdictions. Committee Member Williams refereuced page five, where it states that the dedication of incorporating active living would be supported by City Council. He stated that we should be sure that is accurate. Community Development Director Barton stated that this is included in the framework addressing TCAAP, She noted that a report, completed in 1996 shows survey results indicating that the majority ofresidents were in support of incorporating active living principles. . Community Development Director Barton stated that the grant application is due April 28, 2006 noting that final decisions would be made in July 2006. Committee Member Williams asked if any thought has been given to linking this with Ramsey County Active Living. He asked if the City would be able to collaborate with surrounding communities and Ramsey County. Committee Member Straumann stated that Ramsey County is currently in the process of giving grants to communities for reviewing bike and trail systems. He indicated that the first round is already done and that meetings are scheduled for May. Committee Member Williams asked when the budget would be available to review. Community Development Director Barton stated that the request was for approximately $50,000, adding that the City has matching funds of approximately $25,000. She explained that this would fund training and their work with the TA's on incorporating active living principles, She indicated that there were two different RFP's issued on the same date. Chair Henry expressed concerns stating that this should not be used as replacement funds for Arden Hills to pay staff to incorporate this into the Comprehensive Plan. Community Development Director Barton clarified that this would fund a portion of her time to work on the . process.