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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES <br /> April 21, 2009 <br /> Page 6 of 8 <br /> Ms. Olson stated this was a MnDOT bridge and not Ramsey County's. She indicated this item <br /> will continue to be worked on and that information will be brought back to the Committee in the <br /> future. <br /> Chair Peck questioned the age of the bridge. Council Liaison Holmes stated the bridge was 60 <br /> years old. <br /> Council Liaison Holmes stated the County Road E Bridge was as high priority for the Council as <br /> this was "",m dangerous for pedestrians. <br /> E. Trail Shmne Discussion <br /> Ms. Olson stated she had additional work to do on the trail signage and that she would like to <br /> provide the Committee with trail sign photos from existing trails. She described several different <br /> sign styles that could be used for the trails, one being a map or merely the mileage. <br /> Ms. Olson explained that she received feedback from Ramsey County regarding the Elmer L. <br /> Anderson trail stating there should be a similar marker naming the trail and keeping this <br /> consistent between the City and County. - <br /> Ms. Olson questioned if the Committee was in favor of a kiosk style map, covered with p lexi- <br /> glass. The Committee was in favor of this style of trail sign. <br /> Ms. Olson suggested the Committee members review the trail map of the City and place dots <br /> where trail signs should go on the map, which will then be discussed in detail at the next <br /> meeting. She noted that the Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Trail would have an additional marker <br /> beyond the trail map signs. <br /> Ms. Olson encouraged the members to consider what type of marker should be used on this trail <br /> as well. She suggested the members bring in color photos of varying �si types at the next <br /> meeting to assist in providing options for the trail signs. <br /> Chair Peck questioned what the trail sign budget would cover for this year. Ms. Olson indicated <br /> y _ <br /> the number was based on the previous park signs with costs from Vacker Inc, who had done our <br /> current park signs. She explained the proposed sign may be even simpler than ones created in <br /> the past. Ms. Olson stated the Council would like to see the Elmer L. Andersen trail signs <br /> completed first. <br /> 5. REPORTS <br /> A. Report from the City Council <br />