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Ms. McPherson stated that there was a crew that formed the pads and built the retaining walls [with the help from staff]. She also stated that the city is going to continue to support and foster volunteer efforts. 9.C.2. Report on MRPA Conference Both Chairperson Kuester and Commissioner Huberty attended the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association State Conference in Duluth, MN on November 6-8, 2001. Commissioner Huberty commented that there were many very good sessions this year. They attended a session on a nature center which, in the past, had many vandals and four- wheelers accessing the area and causing excessive damage. For the past eight years, they have been leading nature tours with thousands of children, and groups for overnight stays, and walking tours. They have raised enough money to build a nature center building at the site which has discouraged vandals; it [the program] has also expanded to include full time aa/ting. Chairperson Kuester noted a session sponsored by the DNR that exclusively funded trails for a bike-friendly community. He commented that one community in southern Minnesota will be implementing 20 miles of trail per year for the next ten years. He felt that one of the benefits of attending a conference like this is to gain further insight as to what other communities in the state are doing. He felt it was a very positive venture to Duluth and encouraged other Commission members to attend this conference in the future ~ ..... , -" - 0.C.3. ~p~rov~-Snowmobile Trail/Implementation ~lan Ms. McPherson presented the second phase of the two-phase project; phase one [the adoption of a revised ordinance] was completed earlier this year. On November 6'a staff met with the members of the River City Snow Riders and Commissioner Dave Anderson to finalized the last of the snowmobile trail activities. The snowmobile club has agreed to the tasks listed on the Snowmobile Trail Implememation Plan which was proposed by staff. A corrected copy of the map was given to the Commission and included a line of demarcation of 197ta Avenue which relates to the rules that were adopted earlier this year. The map explains where snowmobilers can ride north and south of 197t~ Avenue. There is a proposal for trails along the east side of Waco Street, the south side of County Road 30, and also the east side of Joplin Street as potential additional loops for snowmobilers, as well as other various pending trails which the Group needs approval as these are on private property. The roles have been incorporated on the map to assure safety as well as proper direction of trails within the City limits. The trails will open December 1, 2001 and will remain open through April 15, 2002, conditions permitting. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL MAP TO ASSURE PROPER LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ADEQUATE DIRECTION OF TRAILS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARm~ 7,0. ~ ~ I-~ntify January_ Re~--~reat Date The Commission preferred to meet on January 5, 2002 at 8 a.m. tentatively at the new Lions Park Center with the alternative meeting place at City Hall. 10. Information/Update Items Chair Kuester commended Commissioner Peterson and staffon the completion of the Park and Trail maps which were delivered in today's Elk River Star News. Ms. McPherson also