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Commissioners asked whether and when the City Council will be forming a citizen task force or 410 committee to participate in the planning process. Commissioner Long expressed his strong recommendation that the City include the residents when planning the Community Center. All Commissioners present expressed their agreement that it is important that all the groups and associations of the community have the opportunity to have input in the plans. Commissioner Long made a motion seconded by Commissioner Silvis recommending the formation of a citizen planning committee for the Community Center. Motion passed unanimously. SPECIAL EVENTS UPDATE: Director Saarion reported on the many special events that have been held at the Bel Rae Community Center. The Commission brainstormed various other activities and events that can be held at the Bel Rae. The levels of participation has been high, giving support for continued programming. QUAD ICE RINK PROPOSAL UPDATE: • Director Saarion passed on information of thequad ice rink proposal asprovided P P by Administrator Whiting. Presently, it looks like the quad ice rink proposal is a reality, having sponsorship of all four sheets of ice. ARDAN PARK IMPROVEMENT: Director Saarion reported that Ramsey County Commissioners approved the improvement plan for Ardan Park compost facility including the lighting. However, the improvements will not be made until the Spring of 1997. TRAILWAY UPDATE: Director Saarion reported that the City of Blaine was awarded an ISTEA grant for the installation of a trailway along County Road J from Hwy 65 to 35W along the north side. 1997 WORK PLANS: Director Saarion requested Commissioners to think about goals and objectives for 1997 with the hopes of formulating a 1997 work plan at the next meeting in December. This will be a good way