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Steering Committee Minutes Page 2 <br /> February 9, 1995 <br /> • Existing City Parks <br /> Non-City Facilities <br /> Dave provided an overview of 18 existing parks in the City (Exhibit A), and 6 non- <br /> city facilities (Exhibit B). Detail was provided using the following maps: <br /> -Map 1 - Existing City Parks <br /> -Map 2- Non-City Facilities <br /> -Map 3- Park Service Areas (neighborhood parks) <br /> -Map 4-Trails <br /> -Map 5- Draft Revised Park Plan (indicates neighborhood parks, golf course, <br /> and trails) <br /> Dave stated that the Park and Rec Commission will be submitting an application <br /> for a LAWCON Grant which will be used for paving trails in Woodland Trails Park. <br /> The City will match the amount of the grant with labor and materials. <br /> Community Athletics <br /> Dana Anderson reviewed the current and projected needs for community <br /> athletics. He stated that the Park and Rec Commission recommends the City <br /> acquire 114.5 acres of land for future community athletics. Dana stressed the <br /> need to identify and secure the property as soon as possible before it becomes <br /> too expensive. Steve Rohlf explained that the 114.5 acres total is the City's share <br /> of property needed and does not include the contributions needed from <br /> neighboring communities in the school district. <br /> • Mary Eberley questioned what would happen to these athletic fields as the <br /> population matures and there is less demand for them. Steve Rohlf stated that <br /> athletic fields can be easily developed into something else. He also stated that a <br /> community goes through cycles and would once again become a younger <br /> population. <br /> Trails <br /> Dave Anderson noted that the Park and Recreation Commission will apply for an <br /> $288,000 ISTEA Grant for trail construction. <br /> Dave Anderson explained the proposed trail system in the Park and Rec's draft <br /> revised park plan (Map 4). The trail system will be a combination of sidewalks, <br /> detached trails, and widened street/highway shoulders. The system will be built <br /> as needed, when funds and land become available. Outlying developments are <br /> proposed to be linked to area/neighborhood parks by the trail system. <br /> Dave concluded by acknowledging present and previous Mayors and <br /> Councilmembers for their progressive support of city park needs. He also <br /> expressed his appreciation to staff for their involvement and assistance. <br /> East-West Corridor <br /> Dave expressed his concern that the proposed corridor not bisect the Woodland <br /> Trails, golf course, Shiely property and St. Louis Park Gun Club areas. <br /> Mike Nizeolek noted that the DNR is very interested in acquiring the gun club <br /> • property at some point in the future for a natural scientific study area. He stated <br /> that this area contains threatened species. Dave explained that the Commission <br />