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<br />first. He stated he was not sure what that answer is yet. We could have more discussion <br />among us before we set down with other communities. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone stated that if we were to get involved with these other cities, <br />we are not diminishing our ability to capitalize on that money and why wouldn't the <br />, Friends of the Missis.sippi be knocking on our door to help us in any way. He added that <br />he liked Mr. Ulrich's idea of stepping back. He is not sure we are prepared to come to <br />this table yet. He would advocate for the City getting our hats on a little straighter before <br />we consider any ofthis. He is concerned when we talk about gathering info. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey felt some good could come from this but that he also kind of <br />agreed with Councilmember McGlone. Are we ready for the other communities or if we <br />commit to this, will we foot the whole bill and they reap the benefit? <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated this is a little beyond what he thought we would do but he is not <br />necessarily against it. <br /> <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood reported that we asked the FMR to put together a document <br />so we could have conversations like we are now. We do not really want to get bogged <br />down with public input but we will not necessarily restrict it. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wise asked wouldn't we want to simply make some phone calls and find <br />out where other cities stand. <br /> <br />Mr. Riverblood responded that staff did not want to do that without Council approval. <br /> <br />Director of Public Works Olson stated that we did talk to Elk River about quiet zones and <br />we did mention this to them as well. They are putting the trails along the eastern side of <br />the City and are interested in a planning collaborative. We did not ask them specifically <br />for a financial partnership but he felt they were excited about the planning effort/vision. <br />With regard to minimizing our ability to get grants, he thought this builds our momentum <br />as a whole to get grants. The Friends of the Mississippi did not come to us - we asked <br />them to come. We saw them as the ability to increase use of our money to provide grants <br />to match what locals would put in. He summarized some of the comments and <br />conversations we had with the FMR. This did not start out as a tool to conserve as much <br />land as possible. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated he would get concerned if we take it too far. It does <br />behoove us to see what we want - then go out and share our ideas with others. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that everyone has made some good points. In Ward 3, he <br />stated he needed some connectivity. If this is a way to get some connectivity, he wants to <br />spend the $5,000 and he wants some backing from this CoUncil. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated he thought we were, already planning a trail in that area. We <br />want to do a river access. He added he wasn't sure that this exercise will validate.that <br /> <br />City Council Work Session - December 1,2009 <br />Page 6 of 16 <br />