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legislation that established the Heritage Commission requires them to coordinate with the MRCC. Mr. Castleberry will suggest that the Heritage Commission conduct a meeting in the St. Paul area to provide opportunities for information exchange and interactions between the two groups. Superintendent Reigle presented an-update of upcoming orientation /information activities that had been suggested at previous meetings. MNRRA staff has been working to schedule a canoe trip on the upper river (from Dayton to the 1 -694 bridge) and a boat trip on the remainder of the river (from 1 -694 to Hastings). Because of the busy summer recreation season, these activities will have to occur on a weekday. The Superintendent asked the Commission to choose preferred dates for both trips from a pair of dates that had been developed with the respective_concessioners. It was decided that the canoe trip will occur on Monday, June 24. Participants will meet at the Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park at about 7:30 in the morning and be bussed to the mouth of the Crow River where the trip will begin. The float back to the cars should take most of the day. Commissioners will be sent an RSVP form in the near future. It is important that these are returned by the date indicated on the card so that canoes can be reserved. More detailed trip information will be mailed before the trip. The Commission then elected Monday, July 15 as the preferred date for the trip aboard the excursion boat. The shallow -draft boat will load participants at a point near the 1 -694 bridge and travel downriver to Hastings. A bus will then bring participants back to their cars. More details on this trip will also be mailed before the trip. Commissioner Lambert reminded the NPS team that he had requested a report that summarized the definition for terms used in the planning process. Ms. Harris noted that this had also been identified as a planning task in the workshop report, and that definitions would be developed and provided to all involved parties. Mr. Lambert requested that the definitions be as comprehensive as possible. Public Statements Mr. Dennis Walter addressed the Commission on behalf of Citizens for Appropriate River Environs (CARE). This group is concerned about the impacts that expansion of railroad facilities in South St. Paul could have on the community. Among the concerns listed were possible increases in runoff to the river, toxic spills, groundwater contamination, noise pollution, and increases in, particulate levels from diesel engines. Mr. Walter noted that the expansion could influence aspects of the eventual MNRRA plan. He asked the Commission to monitor the situation and to consider the forthcoming Environmental Worksheet. Commissioner Dimond suggested that South St. Paul may want to work with the City of St. Paul on this matter, as the expansion could affect both cities. Mr. Dimond volunteered his assistance in coordination between the cities. A written summary of Mr. Walter's comments will be sent to the Commission.