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B. Public Informational (1) Donation to Lake Elmo: Betsy Lundquist Brad Winkels, President of the Lake Elmo Fire Relief Association, read a letter from the Lundquist family describing their father, Bill Lundquist, as a man who always wanted to be involved in his community. Bill Lundquist supported the Lake Elmo Fire Department and touted their skill and needs to everyone and made a $20,000 donation to the relief association. M/S/P DeLapp/Conlin — to install a plaque of thanks on the wall of the Lake Elmo Fire Station in recognition of Lundquist donation to the Firemen Relief Association and the community over the years. (Motion passed 5-0.) (2) John Elholm — Lake Elmo Park Reserve Master Plan County Parks Director Jim Luger and Larry Walker, reviewed the Lake Elmo Park Master Plan draft that contained additions of a natural & cultural resource protection/restoration, interpretation, camping, picnicking, water based facilities, trails (cross country ski trails) (mountain bike) (paved trails), miscellaneous facilities (archery) (winter recreation) John Elholm, Washington County Senior Parks based on public comments. Suggestions were a the proposed item fit into the area and the park' Mike DeNoma, who lives on Klondike A but had concerns on who pays the cost of The City Planner responded tl Old Village that we never had Mr. Luger said the Cot January with a pub 1 board will vote on th'e the Metropolitan Coud council works with the priorities. I that most of the plan was ected based on how well what they have done road. ,the systems plan which focuses on the a City project. to have a final draft available in early ag tentatively slated for February or March. The County after the public hearing, and if approved, it would be sent to )r review. The reserve is a regional park and as such, the 4ty to develop policies that fit into the overall system and its Mr. Elhom said this is really a vision for the next 15 years. There may be nothing happening even with the plan in place for years. It guides development as fiords become available. Council member DeLapp, asked questions - if there is a provision for ultimate buyout, what are the current canopy and the proposed canopy. Mr. DeLapp said he received a letter from Bob Schumacher, Chair of the Lake Elmo Parks Commission, asking where these trails came from. Mr. Luger said he would take all the questions and add to the draft which will be made public. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 6, 2005