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to work with the Church to get a traii t�ugln, ar on the edge af the properly currently owned by St. Genevieve's. The next thing would be to ensure that we have some connection to the Wargo Nature Center, follawed by a trail connection in Hugo. The group would also like to see a complete circle tra31 around Centerville Lake. The reason this item is ranked lower on the priority list, is because its pragress will depend on County Road 14 improvements. Mr. LeBlanc added that there are also other possibilities that � could be looked into at a later time. Mr. LeBlanc then reviewed the groups priorities in reference to the lakes. The groups first priority wouid be providing lake access anrl a fishing pier at LaMotte Park. Mr. LeBlanc stated St. Paul Water has some properry right by LaMotte Park on the lake, that they may want to sell. This opportunitywould give the City the property needed to build a fishing pier and an overlook spot of the downtown area. The third priority is to build a connection between the Ia.kes with a bridge that would a11ow small boat traffic to go between the lakes. In regards to parks, the Parks; Traits and Lakes group would like to ensure that we get the equipment and shelters that residents want. Through the submittals of grants, the goup fe�ls that the city parks can be praperly c�evelop�d �and redeveloped. A brief riiscussion , was held on the Acorn Creek grant and the efforts that went into the grant application. � �� NIY: LeBl�nc added that iri a conversation he had� with Jeff C'ribbens of the Minnesota �i Departrnent of Transportativn, there is a progam available through MnDot to hetp c�mmumties with landscaping issues� depending vrr the criteria. This opportunity for � funding should be tooked at in greater detail as ideas progress. `'� CO�TNTY ROAD 14 I '� Update presented by Tim Swedberg Mr. Swedberg gave a detailed presentatian on the different issues facing County Raad 14. Mr. Swedberg pointed out the postive and negative aspects of the issues, but indicated that no decisions have been made at this goint; and more detailed information wi�l. be discussed at the April 14, 1999 City Council meeting. Anoka County Commissioner MargaretLangfeld will be at the councit meeting to address the County Raad 14 issues. ENTRANCE TASKS _ _ . _ _ _ _ ; Update presented by Jim 11�larch � ; Mr. March began the diseuss'ron�by stating the County Bank is scheduled to close on April � 1, 1999. The bank would be located on the far east boundaty in Centerville, west of 21 st ; Ave north of Main Street. Mr. �Viarch c6ntinued� by stating that he has spoken with the � ba.nk, and they have shown interest in providing an easement on the southeast corner of the property, to place an entrance monument. The rdeal time to construct the monument would be during the development of that site. Mr. March concluded stating that further details have not yet been discussed. 2.