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let him know. E. Other Park and Recreation Updates: The Shores of Marshan Woods trail has not been completed yet. Marty has met with the property owners regarding their concerns. He added that the 1994 trails were paved today (9/7/94) and a grader backed onto the Quail Ridge boardwalk and collapsed it. He reported that the inspector is doing a great job, he is really on top of things, and makes sure the contractor is doing things right. Pam then asked about the church area. Marty stated that it has been left up to the property owners and the church to work out the problems. He said Jack Farris was to work with an engineer and they were to move the trail themselves, if this is what they decide to do. Marty stated that there would be another development brought before the Park Board in the near future. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED: A. Joint/Cooperative ADA Meeting: Marty discussed a community bridging meeting to create an effective and viable recreation program for people with disabilities. He explained that the participating numbers were not there. He also stated that Jim Peterson, from Blaine, is very positive that they want to do something. He could not make the first meeting but he was going to meet with Marty and Becky on September 15. Brian Bourassa asked what programs have been tried. Marty explained they have tried walking groups and an aquatic program that did not go because there was not enough people to participate. George talked about the waterskiing program in White Bear Lake. It was slow to start but once it got started it has grown very fast. Sharon said that we should make contact with the Courage Center. It was also suggested that the YMCA and Shoreview Community Center be contacted. Marty explained that Becky has met with the group homes in the community to see if she could get some programs started. Marty then mentioned the ADA compliance report. He said that bids were let, JoAnn Wright, Anoka County approved the procedure, and we have hired Julee Quarve-Peterson to finish the compliance portion of the ADA report. It should be done sometime this month. C. Fall/Winter 194- 195 Brochure: Marty discussed the brochure and how registration for the programs were going. Joe asked about the locations for volleyball. Brian wanted to know why some programs had date, time and location listed and others did not. Sandie explained the programs (ie. basketball) that did not list time etc. were programs that we wanted the people to call in because they required further explanation and we had to send a registration packet to them. It was also explained that Barry 5