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exchanged. A step in the County's process for reviewing proposed parkland conversions is for the Parks and Recreation Commission to review the proposal and make a recommendation to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. Following discussion of the proposed land exchange utilizing a series of maps, Mr. Jenni moved, seconded by Ms. Falkowski, that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend approval of the North Kohlman Marsh Open Space land exchange for the proposed Gervais Woods Subdivision. Motion carried. REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY CONCEPT PLANS FOR THE PHALEN-KELLER REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLAN Mr. Wehrle explained that the Minnesota Legislature had appropriated funds to the city of St. Paul and Ramsey County for updating the Master Plan for the Phalen-Keller Regional Park. The City of St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department has the lead role in the master plan preparation process. A task force was assembled including a representative from the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission. The task force has met several times to review current developments within the Phalen-Keller Regional Park and discussed potential improvements for future consideration. Mr. Wehrle reviewed in detail the proposed concept elements for the Keller portion of the regional park. The proposed concept reinforces development plans contemplated in the Ramsey County System Plan with an emphasis on improving trial connectivity throughout the site. In addition, there is a strong interest in improving the fishing access in the Spoon Lake area and redevelopment of Highway 61 from County Road B to Wheelock Parkway as a parkway that incorporates traffic calming, landscaping and trail improvements. A public meeting to receive comments on the master plan concepts is scheduled for May 6, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the Phalen Park Shelter. The Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission members were encouraged to attend a public meeting to comment on the proposed concepts. GOLDEN SHOVEL EVENT AT TAMARACK NATURE CENTER Mr. Mack reminded Commission members of the event scheduled for April 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tamarack Nature Center. DIRECTOR'S REPORT • Mr. Mack briefed the Commission on discussions with the City of Maplewood regarding future acquisitions at Fish Creek Protection Open Space and potentially Beaver Lake County Park. • Commission members were invited to participate in the Legacy Amendment Public Meeting scheduled for May 11, 2010, 6:30—9:00 p.m. at the Como Visitor's Center to discuss the 10 and 25-year plans for regional and state parks and trails. The Commission meeting scheduled for May 12, 2010 will be cancelled in order to accommodate Commission members' attendance at the Legacy Meeting. Mr. Mack noted that if there is business that needs to be conducted by the Commission in May, a time and location will be scheduled before the Legacy Meeting. 2