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• Park Board Meeting - March 1, 2004 Minutes project costs while maintaining a 22' clear buffer zone on both sides of Birch Street is $220,000. Approximately, $70,000 of the project cost is to provide curb and gutter along about 500' of the project to reduce the clear zone from 22' to 10', thereby reducing the impact on the wetlands. Rick noted Jon Vondelinde, Anoka County Parks and Recreation Director and Nick Eeloff, Anoka County Parks Planner have expressed support for both projects. Rick advised that if the projects are included in the goals and approved by the City Council, staff would then proceed with the County. Pat stated he believes the Park Board is behind both projects but the project from Black Duck Drive to Pheasant Hills Drive needs to be pursued now. Pat Huelman made a motion, seconded by Pam Taschuk to eliminate the Birch Street project, Sherman Lake Road to Centerville Road from the 2004 Park Board Goals. The motion carried. Bill stated he believes the project cost is too much money for only one project when the City does not even have dollars for playgrounds. He suggested the City pursue an agreement with the County to do the project at some point in the future without the 22' buffer zone requirement. Rick advised the Park Board needs to determine if they want to pursue the project. He stated staff would feel better about going to the County is the Park Board and City Council are committed to the project and have the dollars set aside. The estimated cost for the project is a lot of money for only one project. The question is if the City should continue to work on neighborhood parks or spend money on trail connections. Pat stated he believes the project should be pursued now. Pam stated she agrees that the project should be pursued now. Residents have indicated trail connections are very important. If the City puts this project off now, the City may not get cooperation from the County in the future. Aaron stated the costs could be much higher five years from now. He indicated it may be best to pursue the project now. Rick advised the City did make a commitment at some point in the past to have a contiguous trail segment along Birch Street. Pat Huelman made a motion, seconded by Pam Taschuk, to include the Birch Street trail project, north side from Black Duck Drive 3