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much better. If emergency vehicles; trucks, plows etc. use the trails, they would damage it. Mr. March clarified that the quote from Eugiueerincluded a six inch class five base with two inches bituminous. Michael Navin suggested the City may want to have another public hearing. Steve Brown felt the Neighborhood Network Committee submitted some very good ideas. Letter from Parks, Trails and Takes Design Team Volunteers The Parks, Trails and Lakes group suggested that their plans be approved first by the Park and Recreation Committee and then; with revisions; if any, by the City Council. This approval would provide direction and assurance that these plans should go forward with the backing of the Park and Recreation Committee and the City Council. Doug Porter questioned if there was any news pertaining to Hugo and a possible trail between Centerville and Hugo. Also, is Centerville in harmony with Hugo? Mr. March expressed there have not been any discussions recently on an east -west regional trail. There are a couple of sub - divisions starting on the Hugo and Lino Lakes border. Jim March will contact the City Administrator in Hugo to discuss trail linkages. Jeff Gibbons stressed early communication is important on the front end rather than trying to change after the fact. We should be working with neighboring communities. Mr. Gibbons stressed that the Parks, Trails and Lakes committee just wants to offer suggestions. Michael Navin asked if any of the Park and Recreation Conunittee members had any problems with the proposal submitted by the Parks, Trails and Lakes committee. Mr. Navin added that the proposal falls into what the City wants to see. Very good valuable citizen input. Motion Michael Navinto endorse the concepLpr tented fmm he P rks, Trails and 4#011 1 .1 / . 1 • 4. 1.. • ' I l 1! 11 . . 1 I IS l 1 long term vision of the community andromotessegional partnership. Dale ,arson mentioned that it also includes public input Steve Brown seconded the motion All in favor Motion carried Jim March wanted to recap the final version of the LaMotte Park Outdoor Recreation Grant that was recently submitted. This grant would be for paving trails from the parking lot to the ball fields and on through to Centerville Road. It would also be for paving the parking lot and a playground structure. Mr. March mentioned he received a phone call from a gentleman from the DNR regarding some residents of Lino Lakes who live on LaMotte Drive and are against the trail linkage. They have started a petition against the trail. Jeff Gibbons concurred that some residents brought up a concern that the trail didn't have to go right along the road. They want it 3