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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Bennett, Commissioners Barr, Fyten, Chubb, <br /> Mobry, and Trappen. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Olsen. <br /> 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS <br /> 5.01: Review and Recommend a Response to the Metropolitan Council Regional Parks <br /> Policy Plan <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood explained the Metropolitan Council <br /> is in the process of updating its Regional System Plans including Water Resources, <br /> Transportation, Parks, and Housing, and has released its Parks Policy Plan for public comment. <br /> He reviewed a PowerPoint presentation and pointed out possible new trail alignments. He noted <br /> regional trails should always terminate at regional facilities. He discussed the possibility of a new <br /> gatehouse location. He stated the pedestrian bridge, Mississippi Skyway, is a regional facility. <br /> The City has received a $490,000 grant from the National Park Service, and now needs help in <br /> the Regional Park System to help fund this bridge. He explained the trails and parks in Ramsey <br /> are not only used by its own residents. People from other communities use the train to come to <br /> the concerts in Ramsey, and then ride their bikes on the Ramsey trails. He also pointed out the <br /> Rum River Regional Trail to the Mississippi River Trail is on the map officially as US Bike <br /> Route #45. Staff is asking that Trott Brook be considered for Regional status. <br /> Vice Chairperson Bennett stated he agreed all three options as presented are a benefit to Ramsey. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Fyten, seconded by Commissioner Barr, to recommend the Council <br /> approve the language responding to the Metropolitan Council Parks Policy Plan on the following <br /> categories: Alternate Alignment Study for Central Anoka County Regional Trail; Alternate <br /> Alignment Study for Rum River Regional Trail; and, Feasibility Analysis for Trott Brook <br /> Greenway as a Regional System. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Bennett, Commissioners Fyten, Barr, Chubb, <br /> Mobry, and Trappen. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Olsen. <br /> 6. COMMISSION /STAFF INPUT <br /> 6.01: Commission / Staff Input <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood updated the progress of a <br /> development under construction of seven single family homes. There had been discussions of <br /> how the park dedication would be satisfied. It was the developer's choice to contribute cash to <br /> the trail fund. <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood said the open house and Jamboree at <br /> Elmcrest Park was a success. The fireplace was very much appreciated as it served thousands of <br /> people that day. <br /> Park and Recreation Commission /October 9, 2014 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />