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..... Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 08-04-04 Council Member Lee & the committee members had understood the concessions had already been made with the vacation of Goiffon Road and it was just a matter of coming to an agreement as to where to put the traiL The Parks & Recreation Committee has stated the fIrst choice in a placement of a trail would be from County Road 14 along the lake on the far west side of the rectory, with the second choice being along the vacated Goiffon Road. The church representatives have suggested a trail along the east side of the church property with a yearly renewal agreement in the event the property is sold and the developer does not want a trail easement along the east end of the property. The committee feels the idea of a renewable trail agreement is unacceptable as well as the location of a trail on the east side of the property. Chairperson Peterson reminded Mr. Wilharber that the committee has no authority to discuss assessments or bargain amounts versus trail easements. The committee is advisory and will only make recommendations to council as to where the committee feels the best location for a trail would be. The city has a utility easement along the lake, west of the rectory, as well as an easement along LaMotte Drive where the trail can be installed. The committee is interested in obtaining future easements on the southeast and southwest comers of the church property abutting Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park to be negotiated at a later date when the property is developed. St. Paul Water Utility Prooerty on Centerville Lake The committee discussed the purchase agreement that was proposed to the city by the St. Paul Water Utility concerning the purchase of the property on Centerville Lake. City Council and the City Attorney reviewed this purchase agreement at the last City Council Meeting and found multiple issues which needed to be reviewed and discussed. There is not an update at this time. The City Administrator, City Attorney and Mr. Bill Tschida, St. Paul Water Utility will meet to discuss this proposaL Park & Trail Desi2:n & Plannin2: Services (SRF) Committee Member Lindsay will contact the representative from SRF to determine whether they would be willing to attend a Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting. Meeting with an SRF representative could also be useful in preparing for the next trail grant application. Requestin2: Charitable Gamblin2: Funds Ms. Stephan informed the committee that requests were made to both the Spring Lake Park Lions and Dead Broke Saddle Club for $1,500 each to acquire additional skate park equipment. VITI. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Committee Member Anderson, seconded by Committee Member Lindsay to adjourn the August 4, 2004 Parks & Recreation Committee meeting at 7:42 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 40f4