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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 • ITEM DISBURSEMENTS: July 31, 1996 • ACTION August 12, 1996 (Checks No. 45123 - 45269, $248,940.78) Centennial Fire District August 1, 1996 Installation of Permanent Water Ski Slalom Course on Centerville Lake League of Minnesota Cities Right-of-ways Assessment OPEN MIKE Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Regarding St. Joseph Catholic Church Trail, Mr. Ahrens explained that on November 27, 1995, Council approved a conditional use permit for St. Joseph's Church that, in part, included the construction of a trail along the north side of Elm Street. This trail will match the trail constructed by the Willow Ponds Development and provide a continuous trail from Sunset Road to Second Avenue on the north side of Elm Street. In March of 1996, Council approved plans for the construction of Centennial Middle School, which includes the construction of a trail along the south side of Elm Street from Lake Drive to Sunrise Drive. Between the two projects mentioned, there will be trails on both sides of Elm Street from Sunrise Drive and Second Avenue. Mr. Ahrens stated that Staff asked St. Joseph Church officials to consider revising their plans to allow for construction of a trail on the south side of Elm Street rather than on the north side. This change would create one trail crossing at Sunrise Drive and Elm Street, and eliminate some duplication in trail work. Initially Staff was under the impression that this suggestion would be received favorably, as trail construction costs could be reduced if the work was shared between the Church and the school district. However, Mr. Ahrens explained that St. Joseph Church officials did not wish to construct a trail on the south side of Elm Street, as it was believed that it would not benefit the Church. Also, it was learned that there was some discussion that the trail on the north side of Elm Street should not be required to be constructed since the school district is constructing a trail on the south side of Elm Street. Mr. Ahrens stated that Council is being asked whether it wants to revise its original motion requiring the construction of a trail on the north side of Elm Street by St. Joseph's Church.