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Mr. Personius began his presentation with bicycling in general and maps that are available for <br /> finding trails. He wanted it to be recognized that May is bike to work month. He reviewed the <br /> bike trails available on Google maps and the satellite image. Another source for finding trails <br /> and routes is Cyclopath.org. Mr. Personius explained it is a fairly simple website, and it has a lot <br /> of information that is available to bicyclist or trail users. To find a path on Cyclopath you click <br /> on the route tab and a pop up box will appear that offers many options. <br /> He reviewed that in Google maps you have to click on the bicycle icon that is highlighted with a <br /> red person standing over it. He showed a demonstration route. You can also modify the path on <br /> an individual basis, within Google maps you can edit the map if there is any discrepancies. found. <br /> You do have to have an account with Google to edit within it, but not to use it. <br /> Mr. Personius reviewed the Go Anoka County website. He stated all the parks' community <br /> activities can be found at the website and can also be found through the City of Ramsey website. <br /> He reviewed some of the options you can look for are parks, rivers, regional trails, fairgrounds, <br /> nature centers, boat launches and fishing piers. <br /> Mr. Personius demonstrated how you can zoom in close enough to show what businesses are <br /> located on a specific trail that you are riding. He also showed how to use the map maker, and <br /> demonstrated how it can edited by selecting a place which would be considered a specific area, <br /> or you can select a specific line or draw line to create a new trail. He also explained once you <br /> have made all your edits it can be submitted on the sight but it doesn't automatically appear, as it <br /> needs to be reviewed for approval or disapproval. <br /> Mr. Personius reviewed some options in Cyclopath that can be chosen are the distance, or a <br /> scenic visit, and then he showed all the options you have such as if you want to avoid hills, you <br /> click on the thumbs down, if you want low traffic, click the thumbs up. When you click on find <br /> route, it will calculate the route. <br /> Mr. Personius demonstrated the Go Anoka County site and used The Draw as an example for a <br /> picnic. He showed how to search various routes, how you can map out the size of a park, and <br /> how to measure walking distances. <br /> Chairperson Shryock asked how to get to the Cyclopath website. <br /> Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated it would be a good idea to put a link on the City website. <br /> Commission Staff/Input <br /> Parks Supervisor Riverblood reported the ice rinks are still open and attendance is approaching <br /> 6,000 patrons for the season. There will be a tree planting at the North Commons. Mr. <br /> Riverblood noted the DNR Forestry Bonding Grant and the Transit Oriented Developments <br /> Grants one which will further the planning process for the proposed pedestrian overpass. He <br /> stated the concert summer series planning is in progress for The Draw. The Environmental Expo <br /> planning will be the subject of our March meeting and the last item is firewood for sale has been <br /> published in the Ramsey resident. <br /> Park and Recreation Commission /February 9, 2012 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br />