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., City Council Minutes February 5, 1990 Page 2 Mr. Morris indicated that the most popular recreational activities that the people are doing in Elk River are hiking and walking, and that the second highest rating was bicycling. Mr. Morris stated that these types of activities are definitely pointing toward trail type of facilities. Mr. Morris reviewed the City Services portion of the Survey. He indicated that some of the issues which were of concern to citizens were street lights and loose dogs. He further indicated that lack of communication between the City and the residents was also an issue. He suggested that a newsletter is an excellent way to communicate with the residents. Mayor Tralle questioned whether the newsletter could be sent in conjunction with the Elk River Star News. He stated that the Elk River Star News reaches residents other than just Elk River residents and felt that it may be beneficial for the City newsletter to also reach other residents surrounding the City of Elk River. Mr. Morris indicated that a portion of the Survey was in regard to a Community Center being built in Elk River. He indicated that the residents were asked what type of activities they would like to see in a Community Center. He stated that the four major answers revolved around a community room, group room, teen center, and sen ior center. The City Council discussed uses for the Community Center. Councilmember Holmgren questioned whether a teen center and a senior center located in the same building would be compatible. Mr. Morris indicated that if this were the case, the design of the building would be centered around this aspect in order to accommodate both the teens and the seniors. The Council discussed the need for a teen center. The type of teen center was discussed by the Council. Ms. Traxler indicated that if the City should decide on using the Community Center as an area for teens, serious consideration should be given to allowing the teens to decide what type of activities could take place in the teen center. She indicated it would be necessary to get the teens involved in the planning stage of the teen center. Mr. Morris indicated that the majority of the residents favored the idea of attaching the Community Center to the City Hall. The last portion of the Survey that Mr. Morris discussed was in relation to garbage and recycling. He indicated that according to the survey, many of the, Elk River residents were already recycling and further that if the City initiated recycling, 93% of the residents indicated that they would become involved and participate in the recycling. In summary I Mr. Morris indicated that people wi thin Elk River are fairly confident and happy with the community. He indicated that there is a major need for more meeting space within the community and also a major need for more communications between the residents and the City of Elk River. The Council thanked Ms. Traxler and Mr. Morris for this summary. 4.1 peerf i eJ-,!LllLA~ell!.~JJ..t.