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Councilm ~gnbCr Peterson suggested that ff the Park Commission wants to conduct a survey, <br />they sh°U .kl discuss it with the City Council fin;st so the Councilmembers are aware of it <br />when a ctt~n calls with questions and complaints. <br /> <br />Acting city Administrator Helling suggested the possibility of having the survey sent out <br />with the Ramsey Resident. She felt that with the new format, it would be more cost <br />effective t0 send it out as an extra page in the Resident. She suggested a page that could be <br />folded and[sentiback to the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Boos ~tated the Park and Recreation Commission wanted information from everyone, <br />not just fr~ people with children. He felt that they would probably be the people most apt <br />to sent the ~urvey back to the City. <br />Chairmen iHetland explained the reason for using the telephone survey along with the <br />handouts, He ecl; so added that there was to be no st'iff time involved, it was set up to involve <br />all volunte~:r help. The only cost to the City was $100.(X) to copy the survey from Elk River <br />and the cos[t of the paper to make copies. <br /> <br />With regard to the Comprehensive Parks and Open Space Plan, Chairmen Hetland suggested <br />that everYt~ne take a copy home to review, make their suggestions for changes and return <br />them back io City Hall. <br />Mrs. Hellibg stated a public hearing is scheduled for the following week regarding the <br />Comprehehsive Plan. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hardin stated that he would like to me more development in the open spaces <br />before acqtiiring more land. <br /> <br />Chairman .~etland explained that the Commission feels that connecting the trails is a priority; <br />however tlie Commission is not actively seeking to purchase land to finish a trail due to lack' <br />of funding:i <br /> <br />Mayor Gilberts°n stated that the land that is needed to connect the existing trail is going to <br />cost the Ci~¢ m6ney as the landowners are not going to just give it to the City. <br /> <br />The City Council and the Park and Recreation Commission review some of the goals listed <br />in the Comprehensive Parks and ()pen Space Plan. <br />Mayor Gil~rts°n asked Mark Boos to send a copy of the Comprehensive Plan to the City of <br />Elk River. ' <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson brought up the subject of tax forfeit land. <br /> <br />Councilme~ber Beyer explained that if the City does buy tax forfeit land they have to use it <br />for public ~urpose, such as a park. <br /> <br />CounCilmember Peterson asked for an update regarding the "Adopt a Park Program". <br /> <br />CommissiOner Prall explained that it will be designed the same as the "Adopt a Highway <br />Program". ~ <br /> <br />Mark Boosisaid that he feel the "Adopt a Park Program" is a good concept and that there has <br />been interest expressed by local businesses and community groups. <br /> <br />JOINT C~TY <br /> <br />COUNCIL/PARK <br /> <br />AND RECREATION <br />PAGE 3 OF 4 <br /> <br />COMMISSION / MAY 9, 1991 <br /> <br /> <br />