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COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1996 that he has spent hours in meetings with the staff and residents and felt that option F and I are the only viable options. This afternoon he met with the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief and they recommended option F to him. Council Member Neal said that he knew that many residents will not be satisfied, however, the City Council has taken enough time on this matter. Council Member Bergeson explained that whatever the conclusion, the City Council did not come to it easily. He noted that there were many concerns raised by both the residents and staff. Mayor Landers said that he supported Council Member Neal's and Bergeson's positions and noted that this is no easy decision. He said that he has supported a signal light since the beginning of this project. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt option F for the road re -alignment. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Kuether voting no. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 46 Ordering the Improvement and Plans and Specifications for the Centennial Middle School Street and Utility Project and dispense with the reading. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 46 can be found at the end of these minutes. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, MARTY ASLESON Consideration of an Amendment to Resolution No. 96 -160 Establishing a Trail Committee for the City of Lino Lakes - Mr. Asleson explained that last year the Park and Recreation Board sent a resolution to the City Council establishing a Trail Committee for the City. The resolution was adopted by the City Council on November 2, 1995. On February 23, 1996, a recommendation was brought before the City Council to appoint members to the committee. The City Council asked that the following issues be clarified: should the terms of the committee members be staggered, how long are the terms of the committee members and how would the reporting system operate. The Council concerns were brought back to the Parks and Recreation Board on May 6, 1996 and the Board adopted the following guidelines: the City Council should stagger the terms of the committee members, some members terms would be two (2) years and the others would be three (3) years and the Trails Committee shall report directly to the Park and Recreation Board. Mr. Asleson presented the following recommendation to the City Council; the Trails Committee shall consist of George Lindy, Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Board, Laura Wolf, Jody Budde, Ted Blanson and Ken Johnson. Alternate members are: Al Case, Jerry Berg and Brian Bourassa. Staff members as needed include: Kurt Rausch, Police Department, Marty Asleson, Parks and Recreation Department and David Ahrens or Michael Krech from the Engineering Department. PAGE 16