07-16-07 Item 2A, PTRC Funding Discussion

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PTRC Strategies for Parks and Trails Page 3 8. South side of Highway 96 from North Heights Church on the east to Old Highway 8 and Long Lake Regional Park on the west. This trail segment completes the northem east-west arterial through the city by linking with the existing trails along Highway 96. It would provide better access to city hall and the development in TCAAP as well as providing safe access to the land and water-based recreational opportunities afforded by Long Lake Regional Park, the Rice Creek trail system leading to the Mississippi River, and Tony Schmidt. 9. Elmer L. Andersen Trail Designation The PTRC will be working with Ramsey County Parks and Recreation to determine the exact location and length of what will be recommended as the Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Trail. A naming guideline policy will also be presented to City Council for their consideration for approval. 10. Safe Routes to School Trail along County Road E2 - including connection to Venus Avenue The City, County, and School District will partner to apply for a grant through the Federal Safe Routes to School Grant Program. The segment oftrail that is being considered is the south side of County Road E2 from Old 10 to New Brighton Road and the connection across the street in the Ramsey County Open space - connecting the neighborhood. There is no cash match for this grant. However, it is a reimbursable grant. STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING Annual Events-suggestions/examples: Spring: Summer: Fall: Winter: Flower Planting Celebrating Arden Hills Buckthorn eradication Kid's ice fishing contest, snowman building STRATEGIES FOR APPROPRIATELY MAINTAINING EXISTING PARKS AND TRAILS Maintenance of existing Parks and Trails in the City should be provided on a regular and anticipatory basis.