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+� City of Lino Lakes Trails Committee 9/23/96 The 9/23/96 meeting was started by Marty Asleson (Park, Recreation, and Forestry Coordinator). Members in attendance were Ken Johnson, George Lindy, Ted Brausen, and Laura Wolf. Marty had sent out a copy of Anoka County Five Year Plan for upcoming road projects 1997- 2001 to the members of the trail committee. Dave Ahrens had been invited to tonight's meeting to discuss this plan and it's potential for future trail development but he was not present at the meeting. The plan will need to be discussed at future meetings. Laura gave a summary of her discussions with Gene Kukenberg (Shoreview) and Marti Walsh (Vadnais Heights) regarding their cities trails committees role. The main functions of the committees are 1) establish and forward a master trail plan, 2) pursue additional funding by helping with seeking grant assistance, 3) liaisons to local community groups, 4) review of new development proposals that may have impact of future trails, and 5) keep track of trail mileage, maintenance issues, and signage. A mission statement was developed during the meeting. It is as follows: The purpose of the trails committee is to identify and plan a comprehensive recreational and transportation trail system and make recommendations to the park board. General objectives for future meetings are to look at the existing comprehensive trail plan and compare it to what is presently in place. The members are then to identify what they currently see as problem areas/deficits in the cities' trail system and develop an appropriate plan for addressing these issues. At the next meeting, Marty will put together a map outlining the existing trail systems. Ted will bring in information on the snowmobile trails in the region. There was discussion about trail development that may be occurring in the surrounding cities and counties and its relationship to Lino Lakes future trails. Marty will contact Blaine and Circle Pines. George will contact someone in Washington County. Laura will try to get information on the White Bear Lake area and call Rose Soler from the Shoreview trail committee. Decisions regarding officers and terms were decided. Laura will be Chair, Anoka Parks liaison, and gather information regarding grant opportunities. George will be Secretary/Recorder and park board liaison. Ted will keep in touch with his local legislator regarding any bills or laws that may pertain to trail development. Laura and Ted will have three year terms. George and Ken will have two year terms. Laura will contact Jodi Budde to determine if she has any continued interest in the trails committee. '� Next meeting is scheduled for October 30, 1996 at 6:30 PM at the P&R building.