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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes April 6, 2005 Mr. Dallas Larson asked if the committee had a master trail plan. Chairperson Peterson replied the DNR Grant Application is probably the best comprehensive trail plan the committee has at this time. SRF Engineering supplied the committee with a map of a master trail plan, though some things have changed since the map was printed. Chairperson Peterson explained to Mr. Larson that the committee did not submit a grant application for 2005 due to the unresolved issues with County Road 14. VI. UPDA TES Chain of Lakes YMCA Park Play Days At the March 2, 2005 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Chairperson Peterson questioned the $300 donation the Parks & Recreation Committee made in 2004 to defray the cost of the program to the residents and what it was used for. Session I was held, but Session II was cancelled due to lack of interest. I contacted Ms. Jen Smith regarding this and also inquired as to whether the YMCA was looking for funds from Parks & Recreation for the 2005 program and received the following response: Money would not be required, although any given could go towards reducing the fee and/or supplies. I am still toying with when, how often and how much to charge to cover costs. I will send you a ''flyer'' with all the info next week when all is determined The money that was given last year all went toward the first session that was offered to cover reduced fees and costs. The second session did not happen as there were too few registered The Chain of Lakes Y.MCA still lost money on the program Cost will be higher this year and the program will be longer, fees will need to be such that expenses can be covered Again, if not enough sign up the program will be cancelled I will send you all the numberslfigures next week. The Park Plays Days information has been put on the web site, cable and registration is available at City Hall. ReQuestin2 Charitable Gamblin2 Funds for Park Play EQuipment at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park A letter was sent to both Dead Broke Saddle Club and the Spring Lake Park Lions requesting charitable gambling funds for park play equipment at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. No response has been received at this time. St. Paul Water Utility Property on Centerville Lake / Parks & Recreation Funds for Park Land Appraisal The appraisal has been completed as park property and was included in the packet for discussion. The cost of the appraisal was $3,000 and was taken from Park Dedication Fees. Chairperson Peterson said the deadline given for negotiations was 90 days and he believed it was up May 17, 2005. Mayor Capra is scheduled to meet with the St. Paul Water Board. 50f7