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Parks & Recreation Committee ~~g~mes04~7~4 Please consider this proposal so that Centerville might be the best that it can be. Please contact Park and Recreation Chairperson, Tedd Peterson at 651-426-3272 to arrange further discussion. Thank you for you consideration of this matter. Chairperson Peterson and Vice-Chairperson LeBlanc attended the St. Genevieve's Planning Committee on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 and presented the various options the committee was interested in for a trail. The St. Genevieve's Planning Committee was receptive to the idea of a trail, but adamant about not having the trail run along the lake on the west side of the current rectory. The reasons given were the potential resale value of this property and the safety of Father Fitzgerald with a trail running behind his private residence. The church committee and Father Fitzgerald were receptive to the idea of a trail. The main consensus was it was not desirable to go down the vacated portion of Goiffon Road because of the safety aspect. Chairperson Peterson said it looked like what the church committee would agree to would be a trail on the east side of the property. Chairperson Peterson also reported nothing has been decided at this time, it was simply an informational meeting. It was questioned by a member of the church committee whether St. Genevieve would get some financial concessions on their upcoming road assessments in exchange for the trail easement. Chairperson Peterson said he had no negotiating power and the church committee would have to approach the city concerning this issue. Chairperson Peterson stated the main goal is to ensure a trail along LaMotte Drive with a commitment from the church to work with the city on the trail system. There are easements along LaMotte Road which the city could work with. When the church decides on which renovation avenue they will pursue, there will need to be a Site Plan Review and that is also another opportunity for the city to request a trail. It was questioned whether Park Dedication Fees would apply and what the church property is zoned at. Chairperson Peterson stated Park Dedication Fees would not apply as they would be making improvements to property already owned, unlike a developer who purchases property to build residential homes. The larger church parcel is currently zoned as R2, Single Family Residential. Chairperson Peterson will contact Mr. Wilharber to determine if the committee had made any decisions and what steps would be next. Cbauncev Barret 2nd Addition - Sidewalk The committee was provided with a copy of a letter the City Administrator sent to Anoka County regarding adding a sidewalk along Centerville Road to the Chauncey Barret Site Plan as it was not included in the preconstruction meeting. The committee will be updated as information is presented to the city. Eartb Dav Earth Day is April 22, 2004. The committee usually cleans up the parks, but turnout with volunteers has been disappointing in recent years. Information was given to the committee from the Rice Creek Watershed District requesting volunteers for a stenciling program to engage people of all ages in watershed pollution prevention. Chairperson Peterson would like to see the committee get involved with the stenciling program instead of, or addition to 70f8