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Commissioners were encouraged to attend and support the TAG. It was suggested that the final proposal include a reference to the intersection III of Highway 10 / County Road H2 / and Old Highway 8. This intersection is scheduled for re- alignment in the future at which time a trailway plan can be incorporated. Staff will include this area in the final Trailways proposal. Also, the Commission requested that the trailway proposal include the trailways in the Greenfield and Silver View Parks and the easements at Pinewood School, Greenfield Park and Knoll Dr. Director Saarion will make sure that these are included in the proposal. FORESTRY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT: Director Saarion informed the Commission that the City Council had approved the preparation of an amendment to the joint powers agreement with the City of New Brighton which would reduce the cost of the contractual services without a loss in service. SUMMER PROGRAM REVIEW: Director Saarion reviewed the activities offered • for the summer. A question was asked regarding the feedback from residents with the price increase for summer activities. Staff informed the Commission that the registrations for Butterflies Are Free program were very low due to the price increase. Also, the requests for scholarship assistance has increased. Discussion from the Commission resulted in a suggestion that the Commission attend the Work Session of the City Council on May 4 to express the Commissions priority of youth programming and keeping the prices as low as possible to enable equal opportunity for participation. The Commissioners planned to attend the meeting on May 4 . ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Silvis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Long to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed, 6 ayes, 0 nayes.