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<br />a.-'" <br /> <br />PaIks & Recreation Committee <br />Meeting Minutes 08-04-04 <br /> <br />SUBCOMMITTEES <br /> <br />Grants <br /> <br />The committee discussed the letter received from the DNR denying the Clearwater Trail Grant <br />Application for this year and the reasons it was denied; as well as what could be done <br />differently for the next application submitted. The reason specified by the DNR was the <br />amount of competition for limited funds. Committee Member Anderson questioned whether <br />there was a contact at the DNR to give the committee more specific feedback. Committee <br />Member Seeley will contact the DNR. Committee Member Anderson thought perhaps the <br />Clearwater Trail project was too small and the committee should look at making a bigger <br />change for the community by involving our neighboring communities such as the cities of <br />Rugo and Lino Lakes. The biggest impediment Centerville has with this trail project is in <br />trying to cross 35E. Vice-Chairperson LeBlanc will contact MNDOT for any updated <br />information. The committee will continue to pursue the idea of a joint trail grant application <br />with the cities ofRugo and Lino Lakes. <br /> <br />Trails <br /> <br />The committee brought concerns about the trail in front of Apple Tree Square to City Council. <br />The issue is being researched. There are no specific updates at this time. <br /> <br />Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Warmin2 House Renovation <br /> <br />Committee Member Peil asked for volunteers to help paint the inside of the warming house at <br />Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park the weekend of August 14, 2004. The soffits and fascia have <br />been replaced with the funding to come from the maintenance budget. <br /> <br />Tracie McBride Memorial Park <br /> <br />No current updates. <br /> <br />Wheels Skate Park <br /> <br />The skate park pad is still not ready to use due to a problem with the pad having low spots <br />which are holding water. The City Engineer is working on resolving this issue. The committee <br />was disappointed that the skate park equipment was not used at all this season. <br /> <br />St. Genevieve Renovation / Trail Proiect <br /> <br />Mr. Wilharber, as a representative of St. Genevieve's Church, has contacted Chairperson <br />Peterson as to what the Parks & Recreation Committee's intentions are as far as the proposed <br />trail easements through St. Genevieve's property. Mr. Wilharber has stated the church feels <br />there should be a concession on the amount of assessments the church has to pay for the street <br />improvements in exchange for a trail easement. <br /> <br />30f4 <br />