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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES <br /> October 20, 2009 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br /> D. IrriLyation at Cummings Park <br /> Ms. Olson stated the Council was not in favor of irrigating Cummings Park and at the CIP <br /> meetings in March, removed the improvement from the CIP. She indicated that pictures were <br /> taken this fall of the fields and it was extremely evident the park was in need of increased <br /> maintenance and irrigation. The Committee then reviewed pictures of Perry Park, which was <br /> currently irrigated. It was noted the turf was in great condition even with heavy use over the <br /> summer. <br /> Chair Peck questioned if Boston Scientific or Fair Isaac to see if they would be willing to support <br /> the Committee on this issue. Mr. Baumann agreed that they should be asked to gain favor with <br /> the Council. Ms. Olson indicated this may help the situation. Chair Peck indicated he would be <br /> willing to sit in with staff if Boston Scientific were approached for funding. <br /> MOTION: Committee Member Straumann motioned to recommend the Council reconsider <br /> putting funds aside in the CIP to irrigate Cummings Park in 2010, seconded by <br /> Committee Member Garretson. The motion carried unanimously. <br /> E. ExistinLy Trail SeLyment MappinLy <br /> Ms. Olson reviewed the existing trail segment mapping with the Committee. It was noted the <br /> Safe Routes to School trail and DNR (ARRA project) connection was added to the existing trail <br /> data as it should be completed in spring of 2010. <br /> 5. REPORTS <br /> A. Report from the City Council <br /> Council Liaison Holmes gave an update on the Council meeting with the Ramsey County Board <br /> regarding making TCAAP a County Park. The initial reaction was not to take the entire parcel <br /> but that a portion may be used for a park, for example the land north of County Road H. She <br /> indicated that a number of County Commissioners were in favor of developing the site. <br /> B. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Report <br /> Ms. Garretson thanked the City for their work to remove the beaver dam. Ms. Olson indicated <br /> the City removed the dam and a trapper caught four beavers in Valentine Lake, two babies and <br /> two adults. She noted this would continue to be monitored and that the Council has set aside <br /> funds in the CIP for engineering of improvements for the park in 2010 and construction in 2011. <br />