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PARK BOARD MEETING March 6, 1989 Copies of this "Master Trail Plan" will be sent to the park boardmembers . This issue will then be discussed at the April Park Board meeting. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT *89-02 TO REQUIRE TRAILS Don Volk and Laura Elken contacted 16 cities in the area and visited with them regarding their trail systems . They reported on the cost of maintenance, Don estimated the cost of maintenance for Lino Lakes trails would be $750. 00 per year/per mile. Motorized vehicles on the trails did present a problem for a couple of the cities that were contacted. Don explained to the board that the key is proper signage and patrolling to minimize any problems on the trails . Also insurance liability was discussed. Trails are considered to be a very low claim exposure source. Additional liability or costs would not likely occur as trails are installed. City Council will review this survey, at the next council. meeting. Don stated that maintaining a park would cost considerably more than trail maintenance. But , parks require maintenance during all four seasons , including park facilities, i. . e. hockey rinks , tennis courts , etc . As far as the adjoining property owners , when they purchase their lot they will be aware that a trail system will be going up next to their lot . This is also a reason trails should be developed at the starting phases of any given subdivision. Bill Nissen suggested the parkboard should give this item some thought and discuss this further at the next park board meeting. OLD BUSINESS 1 . Greater Centennial Area Recreation Committee At the last Recreation Committee meeting they discussed the ,.N problem with Blaine not wanting to participate in this program. Ken Johnson will be attending the next Blaine City Council meeting and asked for support by the park boardmembers by attending the Blaine Council Meeting with him. Ken hopes to persuade Blaine to join the recreation Page 4