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Edgerton, it would help quite a bit. Remerowski mentioned that the speed limit starts out.on Edgerton in Vadnais Heights as 30 m.p.h., increases in Little Canada to 40 m.p.h., and drops in Maplewood to 30. He suggested this issue would be worthwhile to discuss during a summer meeting in which the Parks and Recreation Commission could make a visit to the area and observe the speed and flow of traffic to determine if the current speed limit is too high for a bike path. Johnson and Rajanen felt this area is an important link, and an investigation into this was a valid endeavor. Johnson requested that the county be contacted to determine why the speed limit changes at Highway 36 /Edgerton interchange. The City Administrator mentioned that how people "drive" the road is part of the criteria used to determine speed limit, and to to reduce speed limits has been a difficult endeavor. The City Administrator noted for future reference that a map with only the completed trails marked would be easier to define than a map with completed trails and all proposed trails. He stated that natural links in the existing trails would be apparent, and this clarity would help the commission prioritize the proposed trails. Ables suggested that a list be compiled to rank the trail proposals. This request was noted by the Bill Sanders, and he felt he could put this together quickly and have it ready for discussion for the next meeting. Holm requested that the speed limit on Centerville Road also be investigated by the City Administrator, especially the area from Little Canada Road to Pioneer Park. Sanders mentioned that another trail area that should be looked at is from Spooner Park to Pioneer Park along Centerville Road. Johnson agreed this was an important area. Holm stated that because there is not a shoulder, there is not a good way to get from Spooner Park to Pioneer Park along Centerville Road. The City Administrator remarked that this is on the list to the county and it is not scheduled in the next 2 or 3 years. RECREATION Johnson stated that due to the workshop meeting with the PROGRAM council, it was requested that the Parks and Recreation SURVEY AND Commission prepare a survey that can be given to residents, EXPANSION and to determine the expansion mission. Remerowski felt there were questions that needed to be asked of residents to determine if there is interest in recreation program expansion. He added that manpower for the questionnaire should be on a volunteer basis, rather than funded by the City. Ables stated she believed the purpose of the survey was to determine if there were other activities the citizens wanted, such as handicapped, senior programs or programs based in the arts rather than just physical activities. Remerowski stated a committee should be brought together to determine who was interested, first of all, and secondly, to what extent they are interested, as far as cost goes. Johnson felt a legitimate question to ask on the survey is to what extent are residents willing to pay for an increase in program expansion. 8 Page 91