2015-10-14 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2015 Mavencamp stated that they are preparing traveling boxes meeting the requirements of the Northern Lights classroom curriculum, free-standing display boards with photos and restoring a Model-T Ford for use in parades to assist in gaining partners and volunteers. Mayor Wilharber thanked Ms. Ebnet-Mavencamp for her time and stated that he had not had an opportunity to visit the Historical Society’s facilities in Anoka. Ms. Ebnet-Mavencamp informed the Council that they were just commencing a prohibition event and that their hours were Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays-Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and closed on Sundays and Mondays. Administrator Ericson stated that he is a strong supporter of history, having already met with Staff from North Metro TV to discuss history programming. He stated that former Mayor Mary Capra serves on the Anoka County Historical Society Board of Directors as District #6’s representative and has a wealth of knowledge due to her past capacity as the City of Centerville’s historian. Council Member Paar questioned whether during City events the City could accept donations on behalf of the Historical Society and stated that many years ago the Centerville Lions donated to the City for historical efforts. Legal Counsel stated that donations could be accepted on behalf of the Historical Society as long as it is clear that that is the purpose of the funding and that is where the funds went. 2. Anoka County, Park Planner Karen Blaska – Bunker Chain of Lakes Regional Trail Master Plan Ms. Blaska introduced herself to Council, gave a brief presentation regarding the Bunker Chain of Lakes Regional Trail Master Plan, stated that the County has received comments from all municipalities, has incorporated them and is now seeking the City’s support for the plan. Administrator Ericson stated that the Parks & Recreation Committee has reviewed the Plan and recommended its approval. Ms. Blaska stated that the trail project is a total of 14 ½ miles with 11 ½ miles already completed, three segments are needed to complete the project which are outside of the City of Centerville and primarily in the City of Blaine, anticipated grant funding through Metropolitan Council of $6 million due to acquisition of private property with the inclusion of the trailway along CSAH21/Centerville Road. Ms. Blaska stated that municipalities are maintaining the trails outside of the Regional Park. Ms. Blaska stated that the three segments are scheduled for completion by 2018, however, development of the areas near the proposed trailway could delay that completion date along with acquisition of private property. Discussion ensued regarding the exclusion of the trailway leading to Centerville Elementary, signage, Joint Powers Agreement for the maintenance of the trailway along Centerville Road and questions regarding the trails continuation through the City of Lino Lakes over the I35W bridge and along Birch Street. Ms. Blaska stated that the County is working with the City of Lino Page 2 of 8