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PAC Minutes - 4/30/74 Page 2 Chuck Swanson said one objective is to connect the county's major recreational areas with bike trails. He displayed a bike trail mai prepared by the committee and pointed out existing trails; proposed trails where no additional right-of-way is needed; and those where right-of-way would need to be acquired if a bike trail were constructed. He also noted that some federal funds have been granted to Minnesota for trails and Washington County could apply for funding. • A representative of Marine on Si Croix presented a Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission committee report regarding bike trails. He told the Planning Advisory Commission the M-WBAC had adopted a concept for establishing an interstate bicycle trail system in the Lower St Croix Valley. He said interest in such a system was very good in the Marine area. Graham Anderson moved that the Planning Advisory Commission adopt the plan map for trails as a concept and recommend to the County Board of Commissioners an order of priority for trails; also that the County Highway Dept provide for grading of trails on roads which are on the plan at the time these roads are under construc- tion. E Spiess seconded. Carried. A motion was made by G Anderson and seconded by F Ottem that the policy plan accompany the plan map adopted. Motion carried. Bill Schwab suggested a change for the plan map: that a trail proposed for Manning Av N be moved to County Road 55 since Co Road 55 is scheduled for reconstruction next year: There was a unanimous vote of appreciation to the bike trail committee: Chuck Swanson, Bill Schwab and Fred Ottem, for their reports and work. It was decided to continue the committee with these same members. CONTRACT ZONING The general concept of contract zoning was discussed. Don Raleigh advised that there are no major problems with restricting development in rural areas, but a regional plan and enabling legislation are needed. Open space would be preserved and tax consideration could then be given. He suggested working with the Metro Council and the plan they have. The matter was postponed until the next meeting when it is planned to have a Metro Council representative present. GENERAL DISCUSSION Wes Scheel reported that the County is currently establishing government section corners at all 1/2 mile points. He said the recently appointed County Surveyor will continue this work for the County when lie begins employment May 16, 1974. Fred Ottem recommended setting up a park committee to work with the County Board. • Following discussion regarding the need for a park plan, a motion was made that a committee be set up with Fred Ottem as liaison and that this committee report and recommend to the Planning Advisory Commission. Motion was seconded and carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.