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Mr. Stoll stated that we would have to get more police officers and then they'd probably need horsesito ride to patrol the trails. CounCilmember Peterson informed Mr. Peterson that it is not suggested that snowmobiles be allowed on that particular trail. Bill smith stated that Trott Brook is the only place snowmobiles will be allowed. A resident stated that it's not legal to drive a snowmobile on Ramsey Boulevard N.W. going 70 miles Per hour but they do it. If we build a trail, they will come. Couneilmember Peterson asked Mr. Schroeder to inform the residents what will happen from this point. Mr. $chroeder stated that Staff will take the residents comments tonight and bring a recommendation to Council at their April 25, 1995 meeting. At that point, Council will either approve something or set another date for discussion. Patty Kurak, 15001 Sunfish Lake Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, stated she lives on Sunfish Lake and is concerned about a trail being built in her back yard because the dotted lines on the map indicate that's ~here it would be. She inquired how the City is proposing to acquire the property from privat~ landowners, when they propose to do it and why they propose to do it. Mr. Boos stated that this is a concept plan to determine the best use for the land - no land acquisitions have been talked about. Ms. ~rak stated that there are peoples homes here where the lines are drawn. Mr. Boos reiterated that this is a concept plan only - the trail will not necessarily be on Ms. Kuraks land. ~ Coun¢ilmember Peterson stated that City Council has not officially voted on this. Ms. Kurak stated that seeing the trail line drawn along the lake distresses her and she would like to see it removed. Councilmember Peterson stated that it was too expensive to remove lines on maps each meeting but that we should not cause people to become alarmed. He added that he was very nervous presenting this. Ms. Kurak stated that she is also concerned about privacy and that the line on the map is an insult. A resident inquired why property owners are not notified before "lines are put on paper." Mayor Hardinirfformed the resident that alt meetings are open to the public, the meeting times are published in the paper. There is citizen input asked for at the Council meetings, the Ramsey Resident carries a brief summary of the Council minutes. We would have to spend more tax dollars to notify everyone. We try to get the information out to the residents as best we can with the resources available to us. The resident stated that it's obvious some of the residents are not aware of what's going on. Mayor Hardin stated that this public hearing is about informing and allowing for input. I I I I I I I I I I I I: I I Public Hearing/City Council/March 21, 1995 Page 7 of 10 I I I