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Elk River Park and Recreation Commission Meeting November 9, 1994 Page 2 Chair Anderson explained that the Park and Recreation Commission has a safety concern for pedestrian traffic and it would create a loop for people to travel safely. Chair Anderson explained that the process will be for the Park and Recreation Commission to look at the entire area's trail needs and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will then weigh the issues of public safety, neighborhood concerns, and public needs and make the final decision. Chair Anderson also stated that the public would be notified before the Council meeting. Chair Anderson thanked the citizens for their interest. . 5. Discuss Western Area Trail System Chair Anderson led the discussion stating that the present plans call for 10 foot wide bituminous trails from Fresno Street to Joplin Street on the north side of County Road 30; from County Road 30 to Highway lOon the east side of Joplin Street; and from Joplin Street to Orono Road on the north side of Orono Parkway. Chair Anderson suggested that a trail from 182nd Avenue and Fresno Street to Orono Parkway and from Joplin Street to Fresno Street through the Lakoduc park would complete a trail loop around Country Crossings. A trail from Orono Park to Joplin Street and Highway 10 would create another trail loop around the fairgrounds. Other trails in the western area will be considered as development moves forward. It was the consensus of those present to forward a recommendation to the City Council requesting the addition of the trail in the Lakoduc park and the addition of a trail from 182nd Avenue and Fresno Street to Orono Parkway. . 6. UDdate on Biathlon Ranoe - Dave Anderson Chair Anderson stated that Meridian Aggregate donated 50 ton of CL-2, Morrell and Morrell and LeFebvre's donated the trucking, and the City leveled the aggregate on the firing line. Volunteers have cut brush to establish the penalty loop so the course in basically ready to use. Chair Anderson stated that he has received comments that there are sometimes 8 to 10 cars driving up the railroad trail to the biathlon range for practice sessions. The Park and Recreation Commission had recommended that a maximum of 2 vehicles be allowed to drive up the railroad trail to haul rifles, spotting scopes, and to be available for emergency use at any time. It was the consensus of the group that no vehicles be allowed for practice times and one official vehicle be allowed for actual competitions. 6.a. Lions Park UDdate Chair Anderson explained that he and Phil Hals had gone to a Lion's Club meeting and had given the Lion's Club a brief presentation recommending that the City make use of an opportunity to build three junior sized soccer fields for use by the Three Rivers Soccer Association. A Lion's Club representative informed Anderson that the Club would support construction of a baseball/softball field, a football field, and a soccer field, but not to allow any organized athletics in the park. .