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REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN FOR GOODRICH GOLF COURSE A map showing the proposed layout of the golf course was distributed. Mr. Finley showed a preliminary schematic of the golf course and explained that the most significant changes are combining existing holes number 10 and 11 and developing a new hole number 15. Other changes emphasize safety and fairness of play from the forward tees. The bid opening for installation of an automatic irrigation system is scheduled for August 9, 2:00 p.m. There was discussion about a possible driving range on the Goodrich Triangle property. Mr. Mack said the current lease agreement with the city of Maplewood for this property expires in 1996. The master plan shows a future driving range with 35 to 40 stations. A facility of this scale could generate sufficient revenue to pay all of its capital and operational costs as well as be a source of funding for future improvements to the golf course. ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM (CORPORATE AND CIVIC GROUP ACTIVITY) Mr. Botzek reported that he, Chairman Nolan and Mr. Mack met with Darril Wegscheid, Meg McPherson and Jim Jensen of 3M on July 28, 1995, to discuss adoption of Battle Creek Regional Park by 3M. Mr. Jensen suggested that Ramsey County work with the various special interest groups within the 3M Employee Club. The 3M representatives made it clear that the 3M corporate office would not be involved in the partnership. Eastern Heights State Bank, which 3M owns, may be a source of funding. Mr. Mack will send follow-up letters to Mr. Wegscheid and Mr. Jensen. REVIEW OF RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH BICYCLE LANES ON LARPENTEUR AVENUE BETWEEN DALE STREET AND EUSTIS STREET/T.H. 280 Mr. Mack gave an overview of the St. Paul Bicycle Advisory Board's (SPBAB) recommendation for development of signed and striped bicycle lanes on both sides of Larpenteur Avenue as part of the Ramsey County Public Works Department's road reconstruction project. Mr. Holmberg presented the map showing the bicycle routes the Commission previously agreed were important. The map does not include all segments advocated by the SPBAB. Chairman Nolan recommended referring this issue to the Commission's Bicycle Trail System Subcommittee. WILLOW LAKE NATURE PRESERVE SITE PLAN Mr. Mack introduced Ms. Dana Larsen, Nature Preserve Director for H.B. Fuller Company. Ms. Larsen distributed background information, site maps and the Willow Lake Nature Preserve Foundation Site Plan. She explained that in order to satisfy the objectives of both Ramsey County and H.B. Fuller, the Willow Lake Nature Preserve Foundation was established in the mid-1980's, and County and H.B. Fuller land were leased to the Foundation in 1994. The Foundation meets annually and Mr. Mack and Commissioner Dick Wedell represent Ramsey County. A total of 131 acres of land is currently under the Foundation's governance via the lease agreements with H.B. Fuller and Ramsey County. Since the 1980's, many improvements have been made to the Foundation's land. In 1981, a dike and control structure were built to stabilize the lake level. In 1982, and subsequently, the lake was stocked with bass, bluegill and muskie. Also in 1981, a lake aeration system was installed to avert winter fish kill. In 1993, the H.B. Fuller Company hired Ms. Larsen as Nature Preserve Director to oversee development and management of the preserve. She has since developed plans for interpretive improvements which will provide for the enjoyment of H.B. Fuller employees •and visitors, while offering opportunities for limited public access. 2