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<br /> MINUTES <br /> <br /> Parks & Recreation Commission <br /> September 3, 2009 <br /> THUNDER BAY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING <br /> Sanders suggested that the neighborhood meeting to discuss the Concept Plan # 1 be <br /> incorporated with either the October or November Park & Recreation Commission meeting. <br /> The consensus was to have Morelan determine which month would work the best. Sanders <br /> stated the process would be to hold the neighborhood meeting and then send the <br /> recommendations to the City Council for the funding aP the project. Sanders thought since <br /> the concept plan was not requiring a major renovation of the park that about twelve residents <br /> would probably attend the meeting. <br /> It was questioned as to who would be do the inviting of the residents Prom the Thunder Bay <br /> Park neighborhood. Sanders stated that the city would probably be doing the mailing to the <br /> residents surrounding the park and make a public announcement about the meeting. Maida <br /> suggested that the group who initiated the addition of the basketball court be included in the <br /> meeting invitations. <br /> N012TH/SOUTH TRAIL CONNECTION <br /> Sanders reported they had meetings on the trail connection with two school districts. The <br /> Roseville urea School District seemed very positive about the trail connection and are <br /> willing to help in any way they can assist. Progress has also been made with Tri-District, <br /> located west of the Waldorf School. <br /> Sanders stated that we renewed the agreement with the National Park Service for them to <br /> continue to provide assistance with the trail connection. <br /> One of the proposals to continue the North/South Trail Connection is to go through either on <br /> the west side of the railroad tracks or continue on the east side of the railroad tracks on the <br /> St. Jude and city properties. The land to the west of the railroad tracks incorporates the <br /> Comforts of Home property and some State of Minnesota property with a pond. It continues <br /> to the Highway 36right-of--way and currently has a very nice wooded hill, making it an <br /> excellent choice for the trail comrection. Sanders stated the property on the west side of the <br /> tracks is more scenic, but either option would be good. <br /> Maida asked if the developer of Comforts of I-Iome would be making a contribution of land <br /> or park fees to the city. Sanders stated the City Attorney is currently looking into this. <br /> OPTIONS FOR RECOGNITION OF LCRA <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />