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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 6 August 10, 2005 ------------------------------------ assume that the City wants detached trails whenever a county road is constructed or reconstructed. Mr. Maertz shared that staff will be pursuing the funding that currently passed in the transportation bill, which will be available in the next year or two. Mr. Maertz shared the County does not plan on continuing the detached trail along CR 1 north of Meadowvale Road, due to right of way issues and constructability issues due to wetlands. Mr. Maertz also shared that the County Engineer does not believe CR 33 to be a safe place to encourage people to ride bikes, due to the trucks hauling gravel. Mr. Maertz stated, with trucks hauling gravel, that should be reason enough to have a detached trail for safety. This trail site will have to be pursued aggressively. 9.2.B. 2005 Park Developments Updates Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared an update on the current park developments. Commissioner Kuester asked what the primary use of Trott Brook Barn has been over the summer: recreational programs or neighborhood use. Mr. Maertz stated that there was approximately 40 hours of rental time this summer, which may be down due to the construction over the summer. 10.1. Update July 18, 2005 City Council Meeting Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz provided an update from the July 18, 2005 City Council meeting. It was determined that the drainage and utility easement through the wetland area would be sufficient to serve as a potential trail link so there was no park easement granted for the Northstar Business Park. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PETERSON TO USE PARK DEDICATION FUNDS TO OBTAIN A 30 FOOT TRAIL ALONG THE SOUTHSIDE OF PINEWOOD DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO CR 30 IF TRAIL CANNOT BE PRESERVED THROUGH THE PLANNING PROCESS. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 10.2. Update on July 26, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting Commissioner Anderson provided an update on the July 26, 2005 Planning Commission meeting and noted that the Pinewood golf course issue was tabled. 11. Other Business Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that there will be an annual goal setting and workshop meeting with the board and commissions on October 10, 2005 at Lions Park Center.