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Commissioner LaMere asked if the City would have difficulty with the outer-metro location of the <br />community center. Chairperson Cook stated that this could be a good draw if it is sold to the public <br />correctly. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rolfe stated that there are many options available for the City and the facilities that <br />are offered. <br /> <br />It was noted that the next task force meeting will be Monday, December 14, 1998. <br /> <br />Case/t3: Initiate Discussions on the Trott Brook Trail <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook stated that the Commission needs to initiate discussion for the Trott Brook Trail <br />and noted that monies have been put aside for the planning work. He advised the Commission that <br />staff.needs to gain approval from the Commission on the direction they should pursue. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rolfe noted that many of the residents are not in favor of the trail system and stated <br />that the City needs to gain the residents' favor. Chairperson Cook stated that some residents on this <br />trail will always be opposed, as was the case with the Lake Itasca Trail. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rolfe stated that the public needs to be better educated of the benefits of the trail <br />system and the Commission could gain testimony from those who opposed past systems and are now <br />in favor. <br /> <br />Mr. Lacey added that the Commission could look to past meeting minutes for additional comments. <br /> <br />Commissioner LaMere stated that the Friends of Ramsey's Trails could be a good start, as well. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rolfe stated that the Ramsey Resident may be a good way to get the word out about <br />the future trail plan and do some interviews with residents in North Fork. <br /> <br />Commissioner LaMere agreed with the staff's recommendations in proceeding with this issue. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rolfe stated that potential snowmobile traffic is a concern as well. Mr. Lacey stated <br />that this was a concern with the Lake Itasca Trail, is down to a minimum, and policing is performed <br />by staff and residents. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Ostmm and seconded by Commissioner LaMere to direct staffto initiate <br />the Trott Brook Trial discussions via the staff recommendations. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Cook, Commissioners Ostrum, LaMere, Asfahl, and Kolfe. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Droegemueller and Johns. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/December 10, 1998 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />