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REPORT ON STATUS OF 3M/BATTLE CREEK PARTNERSHIP Mr. Mack gave an overview of discussions and correspondence with 3M to date. Chairman • Nolan feels that the Commission should take the lead role in discussions with 3M. Mr. Botzek will send a letter to Mr. Jim Jensen at 3M and follow-up with a telephone call. Mr. Mack mentioned that he is meeting with Jody Yungers and Mark Themig, department staff, to discuss the department's volunteer program, including "park partner" opportunities with area corporations. STATE OF THE PARKS REPORT Chairman Nolan will provide Commission members with a draft of the report for review. UPDATE ON RAMSEY COUNTY ARENA SYSTEM EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Mack reported that on September 3, the County Board approved an amendment to the 1997 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget of $2.6 million for construction of a new ice arena adjacent to Highland Arena to be financed from the following sources: $1 million 1997 County CIP bonds (major projects); $250,000 County 1997 CIP bonds (renovation funds recommended by CIPAC); $1 million appropriation by the St. Paul City Council; $250,000 Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC) new construction grant; and $100,000 MASC • renovation grant. The County Board also approved a $580,000 capital improvement budget for improvements to existing ice arenas to be financed with $290,000 from the County's 1997 CIP bonds and grant funds to be requested from the MASC. On September 10, the County Board approved an amendment to the 1997 CIP budget in the amount of $500,000 for participation in the proposed MASC ice arena complex at the Minnesota National Sports Center to secure full priority access to ice time on one ice arena within the complex for Ramsey County residents. The Board has directed the County Manager and Mr. Mack to analyze the impact of the proposed MASC ice arena complex on the Ramsey County arena system, clarify the fiscal commitment by participating municipalities and assess the feasibility of recovering the County's financial contribution to the project. Mr. Mack will keep the Commission informed on these issues. RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED HIGHWAY 96 REGIONAL TRAIL CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN Copies of the master plan were distributed. Mr. Holmberg gave an overview of the master plan. He indicated that the trail is an integral part of the Highway 96 redevelopment project which has been approved by affected municipalities. Ms. Ford moved, seconded by Mr. • 2