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.e a <br /> tl <br /> COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 26, 1999 <br /> Phase I of the project will include reconstruction of the main park roads and parking lot,a new <br /> boat launch, group and family picnic shelters, a play area at the beach,bike trails, and <br /> campground improvements. As required by law, 80%of the park must remain open space. <br /> Maps of the proposed park reconstruction were presented. The master plan for the park will be <br /> reviewed by the County Board on May 13, 1999. The plan goes before the Metropolitan Council <br /> in June or August of 1999. The plans for phase I will be released in September, 1999, with <br /> construction beginning at that time. The architectural program will begin in December, 1999, or <br /> January, 2000. <br /> Mayor Sullivan noted one of the goals of the City is to tie the City's greenways to the park trails <br /> for better use by residents. <br /> Council Member Bergeson added the park is a great asset to the community al ough at times the <br /> park causes a problem at the local level because so much City land is in are asked that <br /> the County work with City staff to resolve the following issues: O'AW <br /> 1. Flooding in the Rice Creek Chain relating to emerg_ji besss <br /> 2. East/west trail corridor relating to the absence of culverts which affect water quality <br /> and water flow. <br /> 3. Future utility easement. <br /> 4. Aqua Lane mainte c <br /> 5. Reshanau i <br /> Mr. VonDeL' ica he will work with City staff regarding these issues and respond to the <br /> City Council. <br /> Other issues rais relating to the Regional Park included law enforcement within the park, fire <br /> safety,water quality,bullheads in the beach area, chemicals used on the golf course and <br /> snowmobile trails. <br /> Mr. VonDeLinde explained the County has several mechanisms for the patrol of the trails <br /> including Park Rangers. The County uses the Centennial Fire District for any fire issues. Mr. <br /> VonDeLinde will investigate the use of the Fire Department and inform the Council regarding <br /> that discussion. <br /> Mr. VonDeLinde noted the Rice Creek Watershed District is taking steps to improve the water <br /> quality and clarity in Centerville Lake. He will speak to the DNR about the bullhead problems. <br /> ,..� He added there are snowmobile trails within the park. The fate of snowmobilers rests on with the <br /> Council. <br /> 3 <br />