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e PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2009 Page S of 6 Ms. Olson stated the overwhelming feeling from the residents is that this area is to remain a park and should not become a wetland. Chair Peck stated Option 2 did offer additional trails, which would be beneficial to the residents. Mr. Hubmer stated he would revise the plan to add the components discussed, such as the trails bridge, gardens and basketball court and report back to the Committee. Chair Peck thanked Mr. Hubmer for his report on Valentine Park. 6. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE—Fran Holmes Councilmember Holmes gave an update on the Council actions noting the Council discussed the pavement management project (PMP) south of County Road E and west of Old Snelling. She noted this was a controversial Issue due to the expense and the state of the economy. Ms. Holmes explained, however, that the bids may come in lower than expected and a decision will need to be made as to whether to proceed on the project in 2009. 7. PARKS TRAILS AND RECTUATION UPDATE—Michelle Olson Ms. Olson indicated the Recreation Programm Y started full-time Januar 2" Ms. Olson noted this would assist her greatly and she is now prepping for the spring rin season. Ms. Olson indicated the rinks are well attended and very have been ha with the people Y happy condition of the ice. She stated attendance records will be brought back to the Committee at a future meeting. Ms. Olson explained there were five rinks operating at thi s pleasure time two rinks and three hockey rinks. Ms. Olson stated she was :.forking on grants at this time that would be brought forward to this Committee and Council. She noted the DNR connection at Perry Park was fully executed and ready to begin. Ms. Olson was looking for additional grants to apply for as funding continued to be cut each year. 8. CP RAIL/TRAIL DISCUSSION—Final Report in Packets Ms. Olson reviewed the final CP Rail/Trail document with the Committee. She reviewed several changes between the draft and final document. Ms. Olson reported the costs were segmented out P gm for both the east and west side of the trail. Ms. Olson reviewed the estimated cost for the entire corridor with the bride crossin pointing g g� P g out that the east and west sides were very close in cost. She stated the Council made a change to the CIP to include $37,000 for Bolton & Menk to engineer the bridge with the railroad in 2009 with construction beginning in 2010. Ms. Olson stated there is a similar bridge design for the City of New Brighton and CP Rail. Ms. _ � Y g Giga Indicated CP Rail does not plan to make any improvements to the bridge at this time or the near future but were willing to look at adjustments the City was proposing to accommodate a p p g trail.