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Parks & Recreation Committee 11-06-02 Meeting Minutes VI. COl\'ThIITTEE BUSINESS 1. Vacation of Goiffon Road / Trail Easement (Staff Request) The Parks and Recreation Committee had previously discussed the possibility of council obtaining a trail easement from St. Genevieve's Church if there were negotiations regarding a land swap between the city and the church. At this time, it was requested by the City Administrator that the committee look at where it would be most advantageous to place a trail if Goiffon Road were to be vacated and an easement could be obtained from the church. The committee looked at various options for a trail easement, but it depends on what the church decides to do with rebuilding or renovating. As the vacation process moves forward, the Parks and Recreation Committee would like to be involved in the negotiation process to formulate a trail plan. The concern is when Goiffon Road is closed the only route to Laurie LaMotte Park will be down Main Street to Centerville Road which will be dangerous. Motion was made by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Walter to recommend to council that in the vacation process of Goiffon Road a trail easement from Main Street to Sorrel Street be considered, with the location to be determined at a later date to coincide with the renovation or expansion of church property. 2. Park and Trail Plan (DeVine) Chairperson De Vine talked to Mr. Palzer, Public Works Director in regards to the Park & Trail Plan and it is not clear at this time what needs to be updated. Committee Member LeBlanc will look at the current Comprehensive Plan to see if park information is present, and what exactly is in the camp plan which references parks and trails. Committee Member Peterson requested a copy of the camp plan for the committee's use. Mr. Wilharber inquired as to whether there has been any response from Anoka County regarding the Hunters Crossing / Pheasant Marsh Trail. The city has sent maps to Jane Pemble at Anoka County Highway Department to review for possible consideration of trail crossing signs on Centerville Road. Ms. Stephan reported nothing has been received from the county at this point. Committee Member LeBlanc will follow up on this and report at the next scheduled meeting. Committee Member Peterson reported Pheasant Marsh is still working on getting the trail in yet this fall. Mr. Wilharber reported the Hunters Crossing Trail is breaking up in some areas and should be looked at. Committee Member Peterson said he would bring it to the attention of the City Engineer. Committee Member Peterson also reported warning stripes have been painted on the Hunters Crossing Trail and small 12" stop signs have been ordered. 3. Trail Map/New Resident Packet (DeVine) The changes/corrections to the Trail Map were given to Tom Peterson, City Engineer, per the committee's request and the map was updated. Mr. Peterson also talked to Kent Johnson, of Impressions Incorporated to determine what format they would need an electronic copy of the map in. Mr. Peterson supplied the disk to the committee with the map in both pdf and jpeg formats. Committee Member Peterson found additional errors on the trail map when he reviewed the new copies and discussed these changes with Mr. Paul Palzer and Mr. Tom Peterson. 30f6