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Other Business Mr. Nolan reported that a letter had been drafted to the Friends of St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks and Trails regarding the Commission's position with respect to a Ramsey County tree board. The letter advises the Friends that Ramsey County does not have the planning and zoning authority to prescribe and enforce planning ordinances beyond its own property. Each of the municipalities within Ramsey County should be encouraged to establish their own tree board. This letter will be transmitted to the Friends before their next regularly scheduled meeting. Ms. Julie Haugen, a resident of the City of Shoreview and property owner adjacent to the Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor, addressed the Commission. She asked for clarifica- tion regarding the jurisdictional authority of Ramsey County and the City of Shoreview on Ramsey County park and open space land. She was advised that Ramsey County must obtain local approval for development of park and open space land;however,plan- ning, development and operation are the County's responsibility. Mr. Mack noted that Ramsey County cooperates with municipalities to accommodate development of certain compatible recreational facilities, such as trails. Ms. Haugen inquired what the process would be for citizens in the area of Rice Creek to develop a trail system. She was advised that Ramsey County must approve any im- provements; however, development at this time would not be recommended because of the pending discussions regarding the long-term use of the property and the lack of oper- • ating funds to adequately maintain a facility open for public use. Ms. Haugen indicated that the POSE group would like to make some constructive contribution to the Rice Creek area. Mr. Mack noted that, at this point in time, the most significant contribution POSE could make is to encourage removal of litter,debris and personal property from Ramsey County parkland. He noted that there are significant encroachments on the parkland from adjacent property owners. Department staff representatives are contacting property owners, at this time, requesting that they remove personal property from parkland and cease any encroachment activity. Adjournment Upon appropriate motion, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Greg Mack UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKS/PARKS AND RECREATION COMMIT IEE MEETINGS, 9:00 a.m., 316 Courthouse: August 18, 1992 • September 1, 1992