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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> FEBRUARY 05, 2014 <br /> <br />Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br />Reeves talks about one role he could play, as liason, is to communicate ideas from council to parks commission and from commission to council. Better chance of trying to make sure that communication happens. <br />More talk about Old Village work group and village green ??? <br />Hartley talked about families not putting kids in organized sports as much anymore so putting in portable areas rather than designated spaces for specific sports uses. <br />Anne recommends talking with LE Baseball or St Croix baseball. Hartley and Zeno respond that they have spoken with them. <br />Pearson recommends talking more with staff about direction. <br />Pearon asked about contacting HOAs regarding trail access and such. Shane responds that it has not been done yet. <br /> <br />SPECIAL EMPHASIS. <br />Trail Subcommittee. <br />Weis presented powerpoint. Went over Trail Selection Criteria. Goes over Lake Elmo Regional Trail phase 1 and 2. Goes over estimated costs of phase 1 and 2. Goes over Grants that may be available. Also goes over private entities that may be willing to contribute. <br />Mayor pearson asked about health insurance companies helping out with funding. Pam Hartley <br />responded that there are some who might be able to offer assistance. Also a medical device company may be willing to help. <br />Reeves commented on purposes of trails. Talked about reading more and more that people are using trails to get to and from work. <br />Mike Zeno commented on people using it to get to work. Becoming a trend. Even in the winter. <br />Mayor pearson asked about land acquisition costs being left out. Shane responded that it depends on what final route is chosen. Depends on where trail goes. <br />Mayor pearson asked about matches from grants. Also question about what kind of priorty this is. <br />Zeno responds that it would be a high priority. This is just the beginning of trail. <br />Heitpas asked about funding if we connect LE regional park to marine on st croix regional park. Shane responded yes, working with county on that. <br />Mayor pearson asked when we may hear back from any of these entities. Shane responded that nick Johnson is currently drafting a letter now, and that is the first step. Issue of getting incorporated into Washington county master plan could take up to 2 years. Also looking at other <br />avenues. Just starting out. <br />Mayor pearson asked how often group gets together. <br />Anne commented that it’s good they’re looking at so many different entities. <br /> <br />Sunfish Lake Park <br />Mayor Pearson believed it has already been covered. No further comment. <br /> Signage and Promotion. <br />Mayor Pearson believed also already been covered and Alyssa is not here. No further comment.