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Trail Access Areas The budget this year includes upgrades to three trail access areas. The improvements will result e in an eight foot wide bituminous trail at Edgewater Avenue, Jerrold Avenue, and Katie Lane. The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff meet with area residents in 1996 to discuss these possible upgrades. The meeting was held at the request of several residents who wanted the trail access easements paved. All of the residents in attendance at the meeting were in favor of paving the easements. I did get calls from two individuals who live next to the area expressing a concern that paving the areas would increase the use of the trail easement. It was the recommendation ofthe Commission to pave these areas. I would like some direction from the Council on how to notify residents that the areas will be paved this Spring/Summer. The residents who attended the meeting are aware the change, but those who did not choose to attend may not know. Trail and Park Comprehensive Plan 1 have been working with Kathy O'Connell from MFRA on writing the Parks and Trail portion of the City Comprehensive Plan. I will be meeting with adjoining cities to incorporate in the necessary trail connections. I will also be meeting with Bethel College in hopes of including the trail around Valentine Lake into our plan. My hope is that they will upgrade that trail. Communitv Gardens I will again be coordinating the volunteer planting and weeding of the area flower gardens. I am also looking into the possibility of planting some variety of perennials, native grasses and wild flowers in some of the City Park areas. There are three residents who are interested in working . with me on some additional plantings in our natural areas. Recreation Program Re\,ort * The ice rinks officially closed on Monday, February 16. We were open as often as possi1:rle given the weather conditions. * The Spring Recreation Guide was mailed the week of February 9. * After school programs starting in February include; Awesome Art adventure, Cartoon Capers, Creative Cupid Class, and Sports Hour. * Registration for 1998 Adult Summer Softball Leagues has begun. * Tracy is working on adult softball, summer brochure and programming, Day in the Park, Easter Egg Hunt. I have attached a copy of the 1997 Program Fund Participation. Park Maintenance '. The maintenance staff will continue to work on preparing picnic tables, trash barrels, facilities, and equipment for Spring. They will be able to paint the inside of all of the warming shelters and make all necessary repairs. They will not be changing over the equipment from winter to summer until the end of March when we are sure that winter is over. Enclosure: 1 2 .