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Jessen noted that all proposals for development are not reviewed by
the Parks , Recreation & Natural Resources Commission and did the Council
agree with this procedure. The consensus of the Council was that this
method of operation was acceptable.
B. City Needs Study Committee Recommendations
Bentley stated he would like to see the Parks , Recreation & Natural Resources l
Commission take an active role in telling the City Council where it should
go with the recommendations made by the City Needs Study Committee.
Anderson said he felt strongly that the City' s trailways should be developed
and a long-range plan should be developed regarding the trails .
Kingrey said he felt the Miller Park was dependent on the extension and alignment
of TH 212 . He asked if the City really knows what is going to be done regarding
this highway through Eden Prairie. City Manager Jullie said no funding has
been identified for this project. He noted that NSP wants an easement along
the right-of-way. Lambert said he would like to see the State determine the
exact highway alignment.
C. Philosophy of Council and Commission Regarding Continued Growth of the Park '
System Compared with Growth of the Community g
Pidcock asked what types of programs are planned for those who are not
softball and soccer players.
D. City Transportation Trail System
Anderson said he would like to see the Parks, Recreation & Natural Re-
sources Commission responsible for trails and the provision of trails
so people could get to the City's schools and parks. Kingrey noted that
the Cardinal Creek area is an example of what Anderson is talking about -- 3
the Park Commission should look at providing a safe crossing as well .
Redpath said this issue has been discussed from time to time with the
School Board. Redpath said he did not know if it would be a benefit
to the City Council if the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Com-
mission were to turn down a proposal based on the fact it did not have
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Pi dcock asked whether or not a bridge could be built over Baker Road.
Bentley said the question was who would build and pay for the bridge.
Lambert discussed the safety issues regarding the use of the far-right
sides of County Road 4 for bikers and hikers. Anderson noted that
this was done in both Minnetonka and Hopkins. Lambert indicated that
Eden Prairie had a trail system far superior to either Hopkins or Minne-
tonka in terms of pedestrian and bicycle safety and hoped the Council
would not use the Hopkins/Minnetonka system as a model for future trails.
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E. Updating the Comprehensive Park Plan
F. Special Facility Needs - Purgatory Creek area, Municipal Golf Course, Etc.
G. Selection Process of Commission Members
Items E. , F. , and G. were continued to the next meeting due to time constraints.
H. Round Lake Study Proposal
Lambert reported on a meeting he had had with people from the University
of Minnesota regarding Round Lake, He stated the goal is to have Round
Lake as a very good lake for catching pan fish. He said that the best
way to implement that goal is now being presented and that is to treat
the lake again as was done several years ago and then to stock the lake
with 90% male sunfish, walleyes and bass. Lambert said that "full treat-
ment" would mean killing off the lake again. Shaw spoke to the process
and its effectiveness. (This item was also on the Council Agenda later
in the evening. )
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson thanked the Covrnission for the work it is doing and said the
Council will again meet with the Commission later in the year.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.mo
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