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<br />Joint City Council/Park and <br />Recreation Commission Minutes <br />April 26, 1999 <br /> <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />4.6. <br /> <br />Update on the Healthv Communitv Partnership Proqram - Mavor Klinzinq <br /> <br />Mayor Klinzing indicated that the group is in the process of organizing and <br />establishing a focus for the City of Elk River and where it is going. She indicated <br />that the group will discuss a strategic plan and she expects the process will take <br />approximately 2 years. Mayor Klinzing indicated she will keep the Council updated <br />on their progress. Councilmember Motin expressed an interest in serving on the <br />committee as a city representative. <br /> <br />5. Open Mike <br /> <br />There was no one present for Open Mike. <br /> <br />7. Other Business <br /> <br />7.1. Island View 5th Addition Plat Decision <br /> <br />Council member Thompson indicated that he met with the developer of the <br />Islandview 5th Addition regarding the Council's decision to deny approval of the <br />plat. He felt it would be appropriate to allow the developer to present the plat <br />again, with revisions he has made to the plans. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO RECONSIDER DENIAL OF THE ISLANDVIEW <br />5TH ADDITION PLAT REQUEST BY DYNAMIC DESIGN AND LAND CO. ON MONDAY, MAY <br />24, 1999, AT 6:00 P.M., AND, THAT ALL RESIDENTS ON ISLANDVIEW DRIVE BE NOTIFIED <br />OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE <br />MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> <br />6.1. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission Goals <br /> <br />Chair Huberty and Commissioner Kuester reviewed the Park and Recreation <br />Commission I s 1998 and 1999 goals as outlined in the staff report dated April 26, <br />1999. <br /> <br />6.2. East Side of Hiqhwav 1 69 Planning <br /> <br />a. Pedestrian Bridqe <br /> <br />The Park and Recreation Commissioners discussed the need for trail <br />connections to the proposed pedestrian bridge over Highway 169. <br /> <br />b. Trail Connections <br /> <br />The City Council and Park and Recreation Commissioners discussed the <br />need for a trail along Proctor Avenue. Mayor Klinzing noted that the street <br />is actually a county road, there may not be enough right of way for a <br />sidewalk. Staff will research the issue. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />A discussion followed regarding the need for a trail along Dodge A venue to <br />connect with the pedestrian bridge. <br />