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Councilmember Peterson suggested that if the Park Commission wants to conduct a survey, <br />they should discuss it with the City Council first so the Councilmembers are aware of it <br />when a citizen calls with questions and complaints. <br /> <br />Acting City Administrator Helling suggested the possibility of having the survey sent out <br />with the Ramsey Resident. She felt that with the new format, it would be more cost <br />effective to send it out as an extra page in the Resident. She suggested a page that could be <br />folded and sent back to the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Boos stated the Park and Recreation Commission wanted information from everyone, <br />not just from people with children. He felt that they would probably be the people most apt <br />to sent the survey back to the City. <br /> <br />Chairmen Hetland explained the reason for using the telephone survey along with the <br />handouts. He also added that there was to be no st',iff time involved, it was set up to involve <br />all volunteer help. The only cost to the City was $100.00 to copy the survey from Elk River <br />and the cost of the paper to make copies. <br /> <br />With regard to the Comprehensive Parks and Open Space Plan, Chairmen Hetland suggested <br />that everyone take a copy home to review, make their suggestions for changes and return <br />them back to City Hall. <br /> <br />Mrs. Helling stated a public hearing is scheduled for the following week regarding the <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hardin stated that he would like to see more development in the open spaces <br />before acquiring more land. <br /> <br />Chairman Hetland explained that the Commission feels that connecting the trails is a priority; <br />however the Commission is not actively seeking to purchase land to finish a trail due to lack <br />of funding. <br /> <br />Mayor Gilbertson stated that the land that is needed to connect the existing trail is going to <br />cost the City money as the landowners are not going to just give it to the City. <br /> <br />The City Council and the Park and Recreation Commission review some of the goals listed <br />in the Comprehensive Parks and ()pen Space Plan. <br /> <br />Mayor Gilbertson asked Mark Boos to send a copy of the Comprehensive Plan to the City of <br />Elk River. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson brought up the subject of tax forfeit land. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer explained that if the City does buy tax forfeit land they have to use it <br />for public purpose, such as a park. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson asked for an update regarding the "Adopt a Park Program". <br /> <br />Commissioner Prall explained that it will be designed the same as the "Adopt a Highway <br />Program". <br /> <br />Mark Boos said that he feel the "Adopt a Park Program" is a good concept and that there has <br />been interest expressed by local businesses and community groups. <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION / MAY 9, 1991 <br /> PAGE 3 OF 4 <br /> <br /> <br />