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UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> Update on St. Paul Water UtilitxSurplus Propertv A�raisal <br /> No news to report at this time - still waiting on the appraisal. <br /> Update on LaMotte Trail Issue <br /> Mr. March explained the County organized all of the meetings regarding LaMotte Trail. The ne� <br /> meeting is scheduled for July 8"' at 6:30 p.m.. Some of the residents do not want the trail by- their <br /> homes. Mr. Porter will try to attend the meeting. <br /> Update on DNR Grants (Nei�hborhood Network Committee � <br /> Mr. March explained the City received notification from the DNR that the City was awarded a <br /> grant of $45,000. There were 138 cities that applied for the grant, of which 30 were funded. The <br /> City now needs to select a vendor and get volunteers to install the equipment. Mr. March also <br /> stated that when the contractor sweeps the streets after the sealcoating is complete, the left over <br /> gravel will be used as a base for the playground equipment at the park. This should start <br /> sometime ne� week Mr. March mentioned that the LaMotte Park Grant application was not <br /> funded, but the Trail Linkage Grant will probably go through. There is a meeting on July 8, at <br /> 6:30 p.m. with some of the residents, the DNR, Centerville City Council, and Lino Lakes to <br /> discuss further where the trail will link. <br /> Ms. Fairbrother (speaking on behalf of the CNN) stressed that the CNN would like to be included <br /> when Park and Recreation starts discussing pIacement of the play equipment at Acorn Creek <br /> Park. There are 22 volunteers willing to help with the construction of the play equipment, adding <br /> there will hopefully be more when the time comes. <br /> Mr. March explained that before anything could be done at the Acorn Creek Park, there would <br /> have to be an Environmental Assessment. This assessment certifies that no animals, protected <br /> species or wetlands will be disturbed. The assessment is approximately a 30 day process, and the <br /> City cannot expend any money until the City gets the approval. <br /> Mr. Larson mentioned that when the Tracie McBride Park was put in by the City, there were <br /> more volunteers than needed. Everything worked out great. Adding, if the labor is all done by <br /> volunteers, maybe the City can purchase more equipment. If the labor costs have to come out of <br /> the grant, than that would mean less equipment. <br /> Mr. Fairbrother mentioned he was advised by the vendor they have been working with that the <br /> fees quoted did not include labor costs. <br /> I�tr. Navin questioned if there was a time frame in which the City has to complete the park? <br /> Mr. March explained the City has one year to use the gram. Adding, the Environmental <br /> Assessment takes approximately 30 days, and then the City would need 2-3 weeks for bid <br /> publication. The City will send letters to those who the City knows are interested in bidding <br /> along with running an ad in the paper. Mr. March felt construction would be sometime around <br /> 2 <br />