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Zoning Admijnistrator Frolik mentioned keeping the trail system, wherever possible, out of the road right-of-waY- Councilmember Zimmerman suggested pursuing more volunteer help with regard to parks. He added that the City has to make its needs known to its residents. Adopt-a-Park.was briefly discussed. Mr. Boos stated that sometimes volunteer work hasn't been truly acknowledged. Mr. Schroeder stated the City should concentrate on developing parks in the more dense areas of the City. Councilmember Peterson stated that along with more developed parks comes the need for more maintenanc6 and more money to perform that maintenance. C) TranSportation Mayor Gilb~son suggested completing the 153rd Avenue N.W. project as it was considered a priority last J~nua~'y. Councilmember Zimmerman mentioned the connection of Sunfish Lake Drive with Sunfish Lake Boulevard. City Admin.iatratOr Schroeder stated that the last couple of years there's been a problem with proving befl0fit of assessment projects. The League of Minnesota Cities is talking about a transportafioniutifity. There would be enough revenue, in theory, to cover maintenance (upgrading of roads, et¢O. He questioned if Council is interested in pursuing special legislation for the purpose of completing transportation routes. City Enginee~ Jankowski stated it is possible to charge more for maintenance of dirt roads and a transportation, utility could address that. County Road~ gl 16 was discussed. Councilmember Peterson commented that the City doesn't know whero ~he County stands. He felt that the Police and Fire Departments should have input and that the City must continue to work with Anoka County. Another suggestion was to look at the Highway gl0 frontage road. Mayor Gilbe~son stated that the transportation utility money would be put in to savings so the money could be available for maintenance. Councilmeml~er peterson asked Public Works Supervisor Mevissen if he feels the street system is funded well e~ough to do the job to which Mr. Mevissen replied that the Public Works Department is doing a realifin¢ job of keeping roads maintained and that they are in good shape. Mr. Jankowsld s~ted that the City has some roads that are on the "thin side" and that the City will have to ovefl~y some of these within a few years. He stated he has been pleased with the funding thus far for tile Streets program. He added that a seven year cycle is a good time frame for maintenance. Councilmember Peterson stated that the City needs to start lobbying the County regarding County Road #63 and~alsO the State regarding State Highway g47. City Council Goals Workshop/July 21, 1992 Page 4 of 8