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Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 23,2010 Page 4 Ms. Olson indicated she did have that discussion with Mr. Kunkel in the past and his concern was about security if open to the general public. Bethel is not completely opposed but they do have concerns. Ms. Olson stated the biggest discussion has been that the City would like to see an underpass under Hamline when the 694 project happens. This would then be a true connection if they could open up that area. B HB Fuller Partnership Ms. Olson stated that she and Chair Peck were trying to get HP Fuller to partner with them on something for the Elmer L. Anderson trail project. Mr. Peck indicated he did get in contact with the HP Fuller foundation and they stated they would decline involvement because they focus their activities primarily on youth programs. They did give him a number for the Elmer L. Andersen foundation but he has not heard back from them. Ms. Olson mentioned they would also like to contact the family of Elmer L. Andersen to get them involved. Ms. Olson mentioned that because of cost Ramsey County indicated it would be difficult for them to do anything significant on their section at this time. Ken Wehrle of Ramsey County, however, called Ms. Olson and stated there might be some grant money for signs at Tony Schmidt and E2. She also stated they need to work with Derrek Hames on the design and he will introduce some options to the PTRC at an upcoming meeting. C. Oath of Office Ms. Olson indicated that at the last meeting Committee Member Messerly asked if they were required to do an Oath of Office. Ms. Olson stated that because the Planning Commission is a commission they are required to do an Oath of Office but the PTRC was not required to do this. She indicated she would leave it up to the committee members. MOTION: Council Member Straumann motioned to table the oath of office discussion until Council Member Messerly was present. Chair Peck seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Trail SeLyment Priority Ms. Olson indicated she printed out a list of the proposed trails and hoped they could start prioritizing the list as to high, medium and low priority. Ms. Olson noted that segment D, E, and F 1 are all part of the soon to be completed Elmer L. Andersen Trail Connections Project so will be removed from the list. She mentioned F, the Ramsey County section, was paved this summer and will also be removed from the list. She mentioned that H, has always been a high priority for the group and that they are waiting for funding for that segment. Ms. Olson noted that Round Lake Road from Gateway Boulevard (KI, K2 and K3 area) is up in the air because of the new tenant, Deluxe Check. She stated they are missing one portion of the easement which is K2 and need to get that. Ms. Olson feels since Deluxe now owns the property they could open up the conservation about the assessment. Ms. Olson stated the segment is in very bad shape because it is in area where trees go down quite frequently.