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<br /> MINUTES <br /> <br /> Parks & Recreation Commission <br /> <br /> Aug 5, 2010 <br /> Jay commented that he thought it was a great plan to extend a trail from the hub of <br /> downtown St. Paul and extend through to the North Metro area. Sanders commented that <br /> crossing Highway 36 and Highway 694 will be challenging. There is a lot of regional <br /> interest in completing this trail, especially from Ramsey County and the cities of <br /> Maplewood, Shoreview and Vadnais Heights. Sanders also stated that the trail will connect <br /> a number of schools. He continued commenting on the historical aspect of the trail, <br /> comrcting and restoring the Troutbrook Creek and the history and purpose of the St. Paul <br /> Regional Water Department. On the health aspect, St. Jude's and the schools have an <br /> interest in having the trail to improve and maintain healthy lifestyles. <br /> ICE CREAM SOCIAL <br /> Morelan reported that they used seven cases of ice cream and fifteen gallons of root beer at <br /> the event held on July 29 in the Lower Shelter area of Spooner Park. He considered it a <br /> huge success with a large participation of residents and Park & Recreation Commissioners <br /> attending. He was pleased to announce that Culvers helped with a $250 financial donation to <br /> offset expenses. <br /> Morelan thanked Kevin Steinert for arranging this event. Steinert stated he would send <br /> thank you letters to all the units that participated, including the Ramsey County Canine Unit, <br /> the Little Canada Fire Department, A&W, and Culvers. <br /> OLD <br /> BUSINESS URAFTITIORDINANCE <br /> Morelan distributed a draft of a proposed graffiti ordinance. He stated lie had made many <br /> contacts with other cities with different ordinances. He stated this draft was a copy of the St. <br /> Cloud ordinance. He asked that the commissioners review the draft and bring back <br /> comments or changes to next month's meeting. <br /> Morelan commented that there has not been a large amount of graffiti this year. I-Ie thinks <br /> the extra patrolling of the parks by the Ramsey County Sheriffs has assisted in this decline. <br /> Morelan reported he meets with par]<representatives from other cities and the Ramsey <br /> County Sheriff personnel on a regular basis and the feedback has also assisted in making the <br /> Sheriffs more aware of problems in specific parks. <br /> PIONEER PARK IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE <br /> Morelan stated that they will not be using pavers but instead they will pour concrete to set <br /> the planters on so they do not sink into the ground at the enhance to Pioneer Park on <br /> Centerville Road. Morelan will be contacting contractors and will incorporate this project <br /> with other Spooner Park concrete projects that need to be done this fall. <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> <br />