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APPROVED: AUG. 21, 2006 there. He said he would like to see the trails open for horses beyond the development but he is not sure how that could work, they would have to make it clear and there could be a liability issue. Commissioners asked staff if more horse access can be supported in the park, if it could be a traffic issue, if would it be an enforcement issue, and dates of horseback riding in the park. Superintendent Bouthilet said no horses are allowed in the park until May 15. He stated until now there has been low impact by horses in the park. Once the 120 feet are constructed within the park, the city will maintain it and will need access within Tapestry to do so. The Planner said the idea is intriguing but an amendment will be required for the Open Space Preservation Final Plan. M/S/P, Steele/Ames to recommend the construction of horseback trails within Tapestry and connecting to the trails within Sunfish Lake Park subject to further details along with an amendment to the Open Space Preservation Final Plan of Tapestry at Charlotte's Grove. Vote: 5:0. 5. Land Trust Chairman Schumacher asked if a stronger, more succinct recommendation for placing Sunfish Lake Park into the Land Trust is in order. Mayor Johnston said two issues could use more definition: an easement should not necessarily preclude other park and recreational activities and should be specific, and what will be the cost to do it? He said they are looking for permanent protection with a reasonable plan for additional use. Chairman Schumacher said the cost will be $10,000 with a grant for $5,000 of it. The easement with the Land Trust will cost the City that much payable to the Land Trust as a "Stewardship Fee" Assistant Planner Matzek was asked to detail acreage of areas of the park and she determined there are 4 acres for the road, 18 for the crop land, and 284 for the balance of the park. Commissioner Watters said Sunfish Lake Park should be made part of the Park Plan and determining the easement areas should be done systematically. Superintendent M. Bouthilet agreed that Sunfish Lake Park should not be planned in isolation. 6. City Council Update Superintendent M. Bouthilet said they are holding off on putting in the trails at Carriage Station until the playground is done. The main part of that play structure will be done this week with the net and another piece still to come. Trail construction go ahead has been given for 55t' Street from Sanctuary to Marquess. The Planner said Commissioner Larson is making progress with getting a public trail easement in Fields II almost to Highway 5. He and Commissioner Larson will make a presentation to the homeowner's association. 6.7 Arts Center The Administrator said the Art Center has had multiple shows. They have applied to change the rear of the garage for a stage. 6.4 Heights Park Resident Bob Mear lives on 27 b Street and has lived there in Lake Elmo Heights 2nd Addition for 18 years. He said Mrs. Brady's petition last year was not presented to him or his neighbors on either side and park improvements will have direct impact upon his property. He said when the 3Td Addition went in, the agreement was for a passive park. Superintendent M. Bouthilet reminded the commission they set money aside in the CIP for a play Lake Elmo Parks Commission Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2006 2