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<br /> <br /> <br /> Ken Nimmer gave his presentation. He told the Parks, Recreation and , <br /> Environmental Commission that he hopes to have a document for them to review <br /> by July I". Met Council has been very cooperative and the Community <br /> Development Department is working on funding for the clean-up. Once the City <br /> has confirmed this, it will be sent to other agencies. A CD will be available of th~ <br /> eastern and western portions. There will be a lot of technical information available <br /> on the CD. <br /> <br /> Ken wants to make sure that the Commission's concerns regarding trails are <br /> heard. A draft is available at this time. A meeting with Met Council is scheduled <br /> on June 14 to get clarification on piping issues. <br /> <br /> Sandy thanked Commissioner Samuelson for her work while in office as State <br /> Representative, for helping to get $1 million to help move the railroad line. <br /> <br /> VI. New Business <br /> <br /> A. Trails Meeting Update - Tom Trevorrow <br /> B. Staff Report - Brad Martens <br /> Brad Martens updated the Commission on the Safe Routes to Schools, Trails <br /> Committee, FSC Lighting upgrade and the all night parties. <br /> <br /> The Safe Routes to School project will be about a 2 year process. There will be <br /> infra-structure and non-infrastructure improvements. We received a grant from <br /> MNDOT with a K-8 grade focus. The grant was for $175,000. <br /> <br /> Plans for the Silver Lake Road bridge include removal of chain link fence, with a <br /> cement wall to replace the fence. We want to have a friendly feel to the walkways. <br /> We would like lighting on the south side and make the pork chop island bigger. <br /> North side improvements will depend on Brighton Village development. <br /> <br /> Suggestions were to get art groups involved and request corporate donations. Start <br /> looking now so we do not have to dip into City funds. <br /> <br /> Inquiry was made if Park Dedication funds would be available for this. Council <br /> Liaison Burg felt it would be the perfect use of money. <br /> <br /> There was a comment that many walkways now are covered. Also, it was noted <br /> that vandalism seems to be on the rise. <br /> <br /> Graffiti along the noise wall (Pike Lake Trail) is being cleaned up by a New <br /> Brighton resident. He was given supplies and will clean it up whenever it <br /> happens. <br /> <br /> A suggestion was offered to ask API what they would like for trails around their <br /> building. <br /> <br /> The Trails Committee discussed the Brighton Village and NW Quadrant areas A <br /> took resident comments. <br /> <br /> <br /> Page 2 <br />