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Wayne LeBlanc's Trail Concerns Mr. LeBlanc requested permission to send a letter to Met Council requesting they send Centerville a copy of the maps and plans for the trail construction around Centerville Lake. Mr. March offered to send a letter to Met Council requesting any /all information/maps. Mr. LeBlanc questioned the Park and Recreation Committee on their opinions of the width of the trails. Mr. LeBlanc felt the trail and easements should be expanded from 20 feet to 30 feet. He didn't feel 20 feet was wide enough. Mr. March explained that he spoke with the City Engineer and the Engineer informed him that 20 feet wide for a trail and easement is typically the standard width in most communities. Mr. Larson stressed that trails should go in first — before any homes are built. Mr. Palzer mentioned that property owners are taking care of the easements abutting the trails, and are doing a very nice job at keeping them well kept. It was the general consensus of the Park and Recreation Committee to have Ms. Lien send a letter to the City Engineer on behalf of the Park and Recreation Committee requesting the following actions be taken to alter any and all developers agreements to the following: 1. Leave the width of the trails and easements at 20 feet. 2. Install any trails before construction of any homes by using class five. 3. Place a barrier /fence along each edge of the trail during construction. 4. Install signs indicating "future trail". 5. Pave the trail when the adjacent homes are complete. Wayne LeBlanc's Long Term Vision Request Mr. LeBlanc explained he was concerned that some of the long -term visions of the Design Team are being forgotten. He already approached City Council on the idea of starting a "Long Term Vision Committee" consisting of himself and Theresa Brenner. They are looking for a small budget to start implementing some of the visions that are being lost, and would like to get more community involvement. They are willing to work with whoever it takes to connect our trail with Hugo. Mr. March explained that the Council was concerned that all of the committees/commissions be made aware of the proposed Long Term Vision Committee. The Council didn't want any member of a committee /commission to feel as though this new committee was moving in on their committee /commissions decisions. Mr. March also stressed that the City doesn't want to get citizens involved, working on projects that the City Council does not ultimately support. 6